anyone know anything about the subject?
2007-08-31 02:15:49 · 8 answers · asked by clare 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Do consult your doctor.
Your thyroid function must be measured regularly throughout your pregnancy and your dosage increased accordingly.
The amount of thyroxine should increase as the pregnancy progresses.
And lastly - Congratulations!
2007-08-31 02:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by luckylou808 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will increase naturally if you do not have a thyroid problem. If you do have a thyroid problem and/or have to take thyroxine orally, you need to see your GP who will advise a course of action for you or refer you to a specialist. The usual way of monitoring this is by checking the levels in blood so more blood taken which is par to the course in pregnancy.
2007-08-31 02:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by glenda1622 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are thyroid deficient, you should not need extra thyroxine.
If you are on oral thyroxine for hypothyroidism, this may be a possibility. Check with your Dr. You will probably need your dosage changed during pregnancy.
If the foetus is exposed to low thyroxine levels it can cause problems
2007-08-31 03:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have the same problem
my doctor seems very unconcerned, i had to ask him if he would regularly check my thyroid levels to make sure that they are correct. which he is doing, i had my first blood test yesterday, i am 8 weeks prego.
so i dont know if mine has changed or not yet
not everyone needs to increase their thyroxine, have a blood test every 6 weeks to check its staying level.
2007-08-31 03:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by allison k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dose may need to be adjusted.Your doctor will be well aware of this-it will be adjusted to keep you in the normal range -euthyroid(depending on blood results) so that your baby is not affected.
I have managed several ladies with this condition without any problem.Enjoy your pregnancy
2007-08-31 02:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no automatic increase in levothyroxine dose requirements in pregnancy, but it is a good idea for your GP to check it.
2007-08-31 11:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to speak to your gp not yahoo answers
2007-08-31 02:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by cottontail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing you can do is consult your doctor or midwife they will be able to advice you and what is best for you and your baby.
2007-08-31 02:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by fruitcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋