I have a very new diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (yes, I've done some research and followed up with my "new" primary provider) and hubby and I are *almost* TTC (not extactly trying, but not preventing, either). I had my IUD taken out 3 months ago. I have an appointment with endocrinologist today and I'm wondering if you wonderful ladies have any suggestions for specific questions I should ask?? My "old" primary provider is retiring, so I basically got a phone call from her nurse with the diagnosis and a prescription... I don't feel comfortable starting a lifetime of medication without some other follow-up (my "new" primary provider agrees). I have elevated TSH (2 months between 2 draws) and elevated anti-TPO antibodies. I'm a scientist, so I do understand how the immune system works...
So, any advice, input, opinion, experience with this diagnosis and/or TTC with thyroid issues? Specific questions I should ask at my appointment today?
Thanks!
I was 32 when I found I was hypothyroid and I was 36 when we had our son.
Katie D has it right.
The most important thing is getting your thyroid levels stable and in normal range.
It's no trouble taking a little pill every morning.
Once a year I have my levels measured and occasionally my medication is adjusted up or down a little.
The only thing I can offer is that I have Hashi's and am on a "lifetime of medication" and it doesn't bother me at all. I'm very fit and healthy. I just pop a pill every morning.
I don't know how it affects ttc, however. That's a question for your dr.
Good luck!
My daughter has Hashi's, but she's 9. I think the most important thing is getting your thyroid levels stable and in normal range-that will help you in TTC. Also, please don't think of it as a "lifetime of medication". Its a tiny little pill you take once a day-its not even medicine, its hormone replacement. At least you didn't develop it until now-my DD got it a 6 yrs old. Now THAT'S a lifetime. Good luck and best wishes for a baby'
My sister was also recently diagnosed. She was told that she should get her thyroid levels stable for at least 3 months before TTC. She was also told that at her current levels she would likely not be able to get pregnant.
She has done a lot of research and it seems that there is a very high risk of miscarriage with hashimotos so I would suggest that you find a very good OB (perhaps ask the endocrinologist) who would monitor your hormone levels super carefully the first trimester. Some OBs don't even want to see you until you are 10 weeks so you want to weed those out and make sure you have one who is willing to work with you before TTC.
Good luck! C.
