Underactive thyroidism and pregnancy

[danniellabella]

All the best. I'm not pregnant or TTC#2 yet but I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism about 3 months ago and then it changed to hypothyroidism a few weeks ago - without treatment. Now I'm on thyroxine (currently 50mcg) but being monitored by my GP until I can see the specialist in a month. I'll be interested to read about yours and other people's experiences with thyroid issues and pregnancy.

[~Kim~]

I had pregnancy induced hypothyroidism with Nate. Started on the same course as you and continued it for about 6months after he was born.
They didn't figure out that mine was low until late pregnancy but by then I had a myriad of other issues and the constant unrelenting tiredness seemed to blend into everything else. Couldn't believe the difference once on the thyroxine.

[Kazbah]

I'm just wondering if it means I'll have to return to the drugs full-time .. I mean, it's in my family history so I shouldn't be suprised, but I can dream of one less med!!!!

The doc sorta scared me by throwing out the "increased risk of m/c" card so I am .. interested ...in others' experiences.