can i still get pregnant if i have Hypothyroidism?
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yes, although you will want to be in close contact with your primary care doctor to get frequent TSH checks to make sure your synthroid dose is appropriate (it will change during pregnancy)
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i had a cousin with PCOS and she has a beautiful 1 year old. They say that the biggest issue with PCOS is realizing that it is what causes your infertility. once you know what the problem is, you can find the right help to get pregnant.  you are probably more likely to miscarry more often, until you get pregnant (my cousin went through years of miscarriages before she had a successful pregnancy) and you will probably be high risk the whole time.
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It is a common disease where your thyroid gland located in your neck, does not produce what it is supposed to produce.  Hypo always means low in medical terms.  Your doctor needs to prescribe synthroid for you to take daily.  And, you will have to have your blood checked a few times a year to make sure you are at the right level with your dosage.\n\nA lot of times hypothyroidism is asymptomatic, meaning you have it but none of the symptoms.  Follow your doctors advise.\n\nBeware of some who look the term up on the internet and cut and paste long answers for you.  I have seen this done repeatedly!  Follow your doctor's advise and you will be fine.
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Yes you can get pregnant, but personally I think you're just freaking out. Sounds like more of a mental than physical issue with you.
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I agree.  Seek a doctor's advice. You can never be too careful when you are TTC and taking diet supplements.   It may effect his sperm in some way.  Good luck!!
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Just wanted to say that thyroid issues are not caused by a salt deficiency or any such absurdity, as suggested by a previous answer-giver.\n\nIn third-world countries, hypothyroidism is often caused by iodine deficiency, but this is very rare in Western countries because of our prolific use of iodized salt.  In those countries, upping your kelp (or other iodine-rich plant) intake might help, but if you're not suffering from an iodine deficiency, adding more iodine won't help.  \n\nMost likely, even homeopathic treatments for hypothyroidism in the Western world will consist of some form of animal-product or synthetically produced levothyroxine (otherwise known as T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both in some combination.\n\nUntreated hypothyroidism is quite dangerous, and the standard medical treatment for it is relatively inexpensive.  In my opinion, you are taking your life (and certainly your health) in your hands if you try to treat yourself.  See a licensed medical professional (homeopath or otherwise) to help you decide on a course of treatment.\n\nIf your question pertains to HYPERthyroidism, your homeopath or doctor may suggest one or more of the following plants: Calcare phos, Calcarea carb, Lapis alb, Iodium, Thyroidinum, Spongia, and Lycopus.  However, only a healthcare professional can tell you what to do about thyroid issues.  Don't treat yourself.  It's dangerous.
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i got pregnant with no menstral cycle.  I completely baffled my doctors but just know it can happen.   My daughter is proof.
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Hypothyroidism; Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormone. Hypothyroidism is very common, although many people are unaware that they have hypothyroidism, and often go untreated for many years.The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism are:\nFatigue \nWeakness \nWeight gain \nCoarse, dry hair \nHair loss \nMuscle cramps/aches \nConstipation \nDry skin \nIrritability \nMemory Loss \nAbnormal menstrual cycles \nDepression \nCold and/or heat intolerance \nDecreased libido.\n  Treatment for hypothyroidism usually consists of a daily dose of thyroid replacement hormones, accompanied by regular doctor visits to monitor doseage and any changes in symptoms.
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Hypothyroidism can cause depression at any stage of your life. In preganancy is very common, besides a low T4 level can cause development problems in your baby. Antidepressants are safe for use during pregnancy. They usually take about 3 weeks to cause full effect so be patient. Your mood influences your baby, so it's much better to be happy!
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Hi Redlox\n\nIf it ends up being true then here is how to heal your condition.\n\nCause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. \n\nSulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. \n\nLow thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output. \n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nBroda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism. \n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. \n\nHerbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nLifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nAlternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Fiel
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Please see the webpage for more details on Hypothyroidism. Consult doctor.
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When radioactive iodine is used to treat an overactive thyroid, the dosage is usually quite small.  The radioactivity is mostly in a form that travels very short distances in the body usually 1/8 of an inch or less.  Radioactive iodine does not even damage structures next to the thyroid gland itself. There is no sterility, and no danger to unborn children. It is quite safe to have children after therapy. Doctors usually do recommend that you wait six months after the therapy if your a woman and planing on becomming pregnant. Hope this helps.
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I hope your appointment went well and you got all the info you needed about the treatment. I was diagnosed in 2001, with both hypothyroidism, goiter and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and have been taking thyroxine ( i think it's the same as Synthroid) 100mcg daily. I was overweight, tired, had hair loss, but now after all this time I feel pretty much normal. I started feeling better very soon after starting thyroxin therapy, I think it was within weeks. I have also been practicing yoga since 2002 and it has been such a great balancing aspect in my life, and  has helped a lot in dealing with the thyroid disease. Please do get in touch if you want to have a chat.
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Yes you can. Some women can even have uterine bleeding similar to menstrual cycles and be pregnant. Or if the blood was from the hymen, then most definitely you could still get pregnant.
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It may be difficult to get pregnant because if you don't have a regular period, you may not be ovulating properly.  One common cause of irregular or no periods is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).  PCOS is an endocrine system disorder linked to insulin function that causes an overabundance of male hormones.  5-10% of women have it.  Other symptoms of PCOS can include acne, being overweight, thinning hair, male-pattern body hair growth, dark patches of skin (hidradenitis suppurativa), insulin resistance, or infertility caused by lack of ovulation.  However, the most common and noticeable symptom is irregular periods.  I had only 3-4 periods a year when I was diagnosed with it.  Your gynecologist can do blood work to test your hormone levels and see if you may have it.  Fortunately, many women with PCOS can get pregnant with proper treatment.
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I have hypothyroidism & my doctor put me on Synthroid.
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My husband and my daughter have hypothyroidism. Both of them are stabilized with 1.25. My daughter has different symptoms than my husband. My daughter does get depressed, weight gain, etc. Not being able to take most over the counter medicine she suffers with allergies and cold. Stay with synthroid. I have used generic med on her and it was like she wasn't taking any medicine at all. \nMy husband has the mood swings. They are the worse. He also had weight loss that was very low. That was before the medication. If your test show you are stable them from there you will be able to cope with anything. My husband's blood work  is good. I wish mine was as good. My daughter is pregnant. This mess with your medication. The baby needs more than you realize. My daughter has had this since 8 years old. It interferred with her growth. My husband had it for years but wasn't diagnosed until last year. He didn't think anything was wrong. I was the one that had to deal with his mood swings. He was about to go into a coma when the dr. finally found what was wrong. Take your medicine and do your tests regular and you will be fine.