I have had 3 miscarriages in the span of about a year. I have been over weight my entire life. After researching frequent miscarriage I noticed that a thyroid disorder could be the cause. I have all the symptoms listed for Hypothyoidism. The OB doctor keeps insisting it is just a freak thing that is happening for no apparent reason. What do you think?
2007-03-03 02:40:01 · 5 answers · asked by Shay 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The mechanisms of miscarriage are not fully understood, but I think you should seek out a second opinion, to at least determine if this line of approach is valid.
2007-03-03 02:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It could be a possible reason. I had a friend who is hypothyroid. She was pregnant over a year and miscarried because of her thyroid levels. She tried getting pregnant again and conceived. This time she had her thyroid levels drawn every 6 weeks during the pregnancy and maintained under a 2.0 TSH. She had a 7 pound baby girl just a couple of weeks ago.
Get a test, but make sure its a morning test because TSH changes throughout the day. I'd ask for a free t4, free t3, and an antibody test too. Sometimes it will show in the other tests before the TSH.
2007-03-03 11:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it could be. The thyroid gland controles hormonal balance, as well as being in charge of a lot of bodily processes, from temperature regulationg to a lot other. You should go and have a blood test panel to know exactly what your TSH levels are and work your way from there. Being pregnant with an underactive thyroid can bring a lot of complications and even put the baby's life and well-being in danger.
2007-03-03 02:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitely tell your doc to take a blood test to test the thyroid. during my pregnancy, i had high blood pressure, a fast heart rate, and my breathing was bad. they diagnosed me wit preeclampsia, but after giving birth, i still had those problems. after being hospitalized, they took out blood, and tested the thyroid and i was extremely hyperthyroid (graves disease). I could of had a miscarriage or could of passed down the disease to my son. not one doc tested me for it. i had to ask because both my grandma and mother are hyperthyroid. hypothyoidism could be the cause of the miscarriages. tell your doc to test you or to give you a referral to a specialist to make sure. i rather no for sure. good luck.
2007-03-03 02:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by LL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should get a second opinion.
2007-03-03 02:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by sharen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋