Hypothyroidism and possible endo

[happymrs]

Hi everyone,

I have been TTC for 2 and a half years and had my first appointment with the fertility specialists today.

Everything looks ok, but they said that my thyroid levels were too high - the first blood test showed 5.3 and the second showed 6.93.

I didn't get much information about this but I think it is called hypothyroidism. To be honest I haven't noticed any symptoms but the doctor wants to put me on levothyroxine to try and sort it out.

Has anyone else has had any issues with their thyroid? I'm curious to find out whether or not getting treatment helped with fertility? Also if anyone else had experienced symptoms?

The specialist also suspects I have endo so I have an appointment to get a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy done in Feb.

Feeling more hopeful now that I have a way forward but also feeling very sad and low as there just always seems to be something to worry about and get tested for! Also, after today it was confirmed that the issues are all with me and not my Husband, I know that shouldn't matter but I still feel to blame.

Sending lots of positive thoughts and baby dust to you all.

 

[PiggieFarmer]

Hmm, too high would be *hyper*thyroidism. I seem to have hypothyroidism (too low), which is being treated and levels seems to be OK, but still nothing for me. I also had a laparoscopy done.

Good luck!

 

[happymrs]

Thanks piggiefarmer, sorry I must have got it mixed up! I'm really confused now though!! I thought that if TSH levels were elevated that was hypo?!

I'm seeing the doctors next week so I'll clarify things then!

Thanks and good luck to you too. X

 

[pisces78]

Hi happymrs, I got diagnosed with hypo, my tsh was 40! when I was ttc! My endocrinologist recommends levels should be below 2.5 for pregnancy. We had my hypo and dh male infertility to deal with so needed ivf with icsi to get pregnant. At least hypo can be solved more easily with a simple pill! good luck!

 

[happymrs]

Hi Pisces78,

Wow, 40! Thanks for your reply, and so pleased that you had your happy ending!

I did feel down at first but like you say, it's something that can be sorted with a pill! If you don't mind me asking, how long was it before your TSH levels were ok after starting the pills?

Thanks

 

[PocoHR]

Heya, I have hypothyroidism and endometriosis.... not fun at all! When your TSH is elevated that means you have an under-active thyroid (hypothyroid), if the number is too low then its over-active (hyperthyroid), so you had it right in the first place.

I'm so sorry you are going through this, its really tough stuff. For me, its taken quite a while to get my thyroid to the right levels, what they did was start me on a low dose of levothyroxine and then have me take it for six weeks and test me each six weeks to see how my body is responding. So far, every six weeks they have to increase it because my TSH was not low enough, but I'm hoping we have found the right dose now. I didn't really think I had a thyroid problem before, but after taking the meds, I do notice I have a bit more energy and I'm warmer now

Hope your endo screening will go well and that you'll get everything sorted out. Hugs to you xx

 

[happymrs]

Hi PocoHR,

Thank-you so much for clearing the hypo/hyper thing! I'm guessing the doctor will do the same thing for me with the tablets, I'm hoping I might find I have more energy and warmth too as I am always cold and tired!!

How did you find your laparoscopy? I'm dreading it and also looking forward to finding out once and for all if it is endo! Did your surgeon manage to get rid of some of it during the op or did you require further treatment?

Thanks.

 

[pisces78]

Hi HappyMrs,

Same as previous posters, I started on 100mcg a day with thyroxine, tested 6 weeks later and I was over treated, so that my TSH was then considered hyperthyroid (too low). I then had daily dose reduced to 75mcg tested 6 weeks later and levels were normal. I have then stayed with 75mcg for TTC which was the right level for me, so I guess overall 12 weeks to get my dosage and levels correct. Once I was pregnant then had to up my dosage to 100mcg for baby development.

 

[taylorttc]

Hello! hope you dont mind if i join ...

I found this post interesting since I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism about 2 and a half years ago

I'm not particularly sure how the levels work but I know that mine were crazy crazy high when I first got diagnosed, and like you, had 0 symptoms I was fine.

We started trying around that time I was diagnosed, but I wasnt fully told how it could effect TTC & because we were so early into trying I never mentioned it. So silly of me, looking back

Anyway, it took around 2 years to get on the right dose of thyroxine, we TTC, we NTNP, we tried everything SMEP you name it we tried it! After 2 and a half years here we are, almost 10 weeks pregnant

It definitely does effect ttc and pregnancy, however if you push your Doc to help you and he knows you are actively trying it WILL happen.

If you want to ask me anything or simply have a chat about things, i have plenty of threads

Stay positive hun X

 

[happymrs]

Hi taylorttc

Thank-you so much for your message, it made me smile and gave me a lift to read about someone who finally got the BFP after so long and also with the thyroid issues.

I've only been taking the tablets for two days so very very early days for me, I'm just hoping that things will start to fall into place soon! How often did you have to get blood tests whilst you were trying to get the dose right?

I've just booked my consultation date to sort laparoscopy so feeling a bit more positive about that too!

Congratulations on your news, I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy.



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