Patient's question:
At 9 weeks pregnant, I had a thorough thyroid function test: FT3: 6.48, FT4: 27.36, TSH: 0.013, TGAb: 28.12, TPOAb: 49.71. Is this hyperthyroidism? What are the effects on myself and the baby? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
When a woman becomes pregnant normally, the excretion level of thyroid hormones in her body will be slightly higher than normal due to the fluctuation of hormone levels. For patients with hyperthyroidism, their thyroid hormone levels are already high. If they become pregnant, on one hand, it may alleviate their condition, but on the other hand, it may lead to miscarriage, premature birth, intrauterine growth restriction, even stillbirth. Additionally, the risk of gestational hypertension in pregnant women may decrease. Therefore, hyperthyroidism patients, especially those who are pregnant, should closely monitor their thyroid function data to allow for medication adjustments and achieve the best possible pregnancy outcome. The above advice is for the question "Pregnant at 9 weeks, thorough check of thyroid function, FT3: 6." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!