Hypothyroid effects when preg

[smilee1079]

I am hypothyroid and I saw in another thread someone said they need to know ASAP when they get pregnant. I figured it is something I would tell my doctor if I get pregnant but why the urgency? I figured I'd notice symptoms if I need diff't dosages of my med.

[Deleted]

My endocrinologist told me that my second call after I get a BFP will be to her (first to my husband). I'll need to see her right away to increase my dose.

A fetus doesnt have a thyroid so it steals from you. Then you will be short for yourself. By the time you feel symptoms it may be too late.

[glitzy07]

Jun 9, 2012 8:04:49 GMT -5 @iheartcosmos said:

My endocrinologist told me that my second call after I get a BFP will be to her (first to my husband). I'll need to see her right away to increase my dose.

A fetus doesnt have a thyroid so it steals from you. Then you will be short for yourself. By the time you feel symptoms it may be too late.

Yep, that original thread was me.

This is basically what my doc told me too. A "normal" pregnant woman could wait a few weeks for her first appointment, but I should be going in ASAP after a positive test to have my thyroid levels monitored.

[fluff]

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in the 2nd trimester and was put on medication ASAP.

[Deleted]

I just got my bloodwork done often in pregnancy - I think about every 2-3 weeks to start with. My dose didn't change right away, but low TSH can lead to miscarriage or to birth defects if not managed. It's easy enough to manage, but you have to stay on top of it.

[vanillacourage]

I'm stable after having treatment for hyperthyroidism, and still had to get blood draws and an ultrasound each month to monitor the condition and fetal growth.

Your thyroid affects the baby, and you would not necessarily feel on your own that anything was wrong.

[smilee1079]

Thanks! My general doctor handles my hypothyroid so would I let him know ASAP or can my OBgyn take care of it?

[Deleted]

Jun 9, 2012 14:12:37 GMT -5 smilee1079 said:

Thanks! My general doctor handles my hypothyroid so would I let him know ASAP or can my OBgyn take care of it?

Either should be able to handle it; I had my baby w/ my family doctor, so she did everything.