Patient's question:
I'm pregnant and have hypothyroidism with a TSH level of 6.350. Is this value serious? I don't have any symptoms right now. What is the cause of this condition? What should I pay attention to?Medical history and treatment outcomes: No history of allergies, previously had thrombocytopenia, which has now resolved.
Type of help needed: The doctor prescribed levothyroxine sodium tablets, saying it would have no adverse effects on the fetus. However, I want to know if taking this medication can cure my condition. How else can I be treated to recover more quickly?
Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,According to your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level, it is indeed slightly elevated. If your T3 and T4 levels are normal and there are no related symptoms, this suggests subclinical hypothyroidism. In this case, you may consider using levothyroxine for treatment. This can help prevent potential intellectual development abnormalities in the fetus in the future and reduce the risk of recurrent miscarriage or preterm birth.