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krystianus
krystianus

what are the effects of an elevated tsh during the pregnancy of a women who had thyroidectomy on the newborn?

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  • craig84609
    craig84609 krystianus

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    You had your thyroid removed? Thyroid stimulating hormone is essential for a baby's development. So is it the baby that has the thyroidectomy? I am trying to understand. If you look up TSH on web MD it will explain what you need to know about its effects. It isn't good not to have enough TSH as it can cause developmental problems.
    • krystianus
      krystianus craig84609

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      noo, the mother had thyroidectomy before pregnancy and she had been on synthroid so the baby is receiving the thyroid hormone. the problem is not here. the problem is that the tsh of the mother was above the normal during the first 4 months of her pregnancy without the notice of the doctor. so is this elevation of tsh has effect on the iq and growth of the foetus?
    • craig84609
      craig84609 krystianus

      Posted

      Ok, I know that not enough hormone will cause retardation of the baby. I would ask the doctor about this. I think the baby will be ok. I have heard that if the baby was deficient in TSH then developmental problems would occur. Please ask your doctor, no sense guessing. I would have to think that the doctor knows what she is on and would have made dosage adjustment if needed. I think the baby will be ok, but ask your doctor.
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