THYROID & FERTILITY: Part 1 - Understanding TSH and Your Thyroid Hormones

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Does Thyroid Impact Your Fertility?

Board certified OBGYN and REI, Natalie Crawford, MD discusses the thyroid gland and reproduction. In this video she covers normal thyroid function, what thyroid hormones should you know, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and thyroid basics if you are trying to conceive.

Covered in this video:
Why is the thyroid important?
How do I check my thyroid hormones?
What is a normal TSH?
What is TSH?
What is hypothyroidism?
What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
What is the treatment if you are hyperthyroid?
What is hyperthyroidism?
What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
What is the treatment if you are hyperthyroid?
Why does the thyroid matter if you are trying to conceive or pregnant?

**STAY TUNED FOR PART 2 RELEASED NEXT WEEK GOING OVER THYROID AND FERTILITY, PREGNANCY, AND PREGNANCY LOSS

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, BUT EDUCATION. Please ask your doctor your medical questions.

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[mellamokori]

I have Hashimoto’s, and my TSH was 13 (found out while TTC bc I had horrible periods and was tired all the time). I got pregnant after taking levothyroxine for two weeks, and now I’m firmly in the the second trimester. My doctors have been amazing, and I’m so grateful so finally feel healthy/normal again.

[ashleysmith]

This video literally taught me more about my thyroid than we learned in paramedic school. Thank you!

[nicolettaporceddu]

Haven’t watched this video yet but I am already thanking you ❤️😊 can’t wait to watch it.
Have had Hashimoto for 12 years now, suffered 5 losses between October 2020 and November 2021. 2 chemicals, 2 blighted ovum, but the 3rd one was all ok until week 11 when we found out we had a missed miscarriage at 8.4 weeks. We will never know what happened but I have a feeling that the reason is because my thyroid levels were never checked during those 2 months. I gained wait at that time, I was home because of the lockdown and I believe my medication should have been adjusted (in fact a doctor did even lower the dose just before finding out we were pregnant!). Currently trying again under Recurrent Miscarriage specialists supervision.

[melissalucas]

This is awesome! Thank you so much! I just started in my synthroid and fingers crossed things level out soon so we have a successful pregnancy.

[sofiacookingchannel]

Thanks a lot the doctor I love how she explained her video is so educational I am currently struggling with low thyroid .Thanks

[gsd]

About 6 months ago I got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I take levothyroxine. My dosage was upped to 75mg as 50 wasn't doing the job. I've noticed a significant weight gain since the dosage was upped in Dec. Also mentally dealing with 2 early mcs. I absolutely love your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[Alexis_Rose_]

everytime you post its a topic that i need😄 thank you!

[laurasantos]

Thank you for posting this. I had a hemithyroidectomy a year ago because of my cancer. We are TTC and I’m pretty nervous and hoping it won’t effect my conception journey too much.

[azndrumr]

This is so important! My question is: why don't doctors prescribe levothyroxine for SCH for women TTC? I had my TSH levels checked 3x last year, and it was above 2.5 every time. My PCP, OB/GYN, and REI have not thought it necessary to treat. Having been TTC for several years now and in my 2nd IUI cycle, I am wondering whether my thyroid is part of the big picture on why I haven't been able to get pregnant yet.

[claudiaalvarado]

I LOVE your videos. Do you have any videos talking about balancing your hormones? If not would you please create one 🥰🙏🏻

[samantha]

Can you talk about prolactin levels and how they can affect fertility? I was diagnosed with hyperprolactinemia.

[elma]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos! I recently found out I am pregnant. My doctor did blood tests on me at 4 weeks, found out I have hypothyroidism. I am now on armour thyroid medication. I've only been on it for three days now. My doctor says its safe for me and the baby, are there any side effects I should be worried about?

[leelulady]

Please also mention desiccated thyroid medication. It works better for a lot of thyroid patients who need replacement or boosted thyroid levels (it's got t3 & t4).

[aubreybuck]

My husband takes calcium channel blockers for blood pressure. We have been trying to conceive for 3 months and was wondering if this medication affects fertility. His heart doctor says no but I’m not so sure. Thanks

[AmazynMaloneThaPinkFairie]

I was on levothyroxine and I gained weight and my edges were falling out I got depressed bad having hypothyroidism is horrible for me mentally I have bipolar tried being vegan for two years it helps taking out the stuff that causes mucus but mentally wat to do for that at 21 I had a miscarriage and only have one Fallopian tube now different doc tell me different things just makes me want to give up on family life n dating idk about anyone else my levels are always low so it affects my mood for the most part I’m depressed
And then normally pushes whoever I’m with away

[jameevineyard]

My ft 4 was 1.8
My tsh is 2.9
Can u kindly explain this to me doc said it is a wierd reading. They had me do another blood test waiting for more results but I have hashimotos and lupus and ttc for almost two years. Currently taking 88 of levothyroxine.
Thx jamee

[vicki]

My TSH levels are very low at 0.01 mU/L could this be playing a big factor in why I’m not getting pregnant? I have regular cycles

[mominaahmad]

Hello doc, I decided to go for ivf, after 2.5 years of TTC. The first step here they do is a pipelle biopsy to rule out endometrial pathology. I got chronic endomitritis twice on pipelle. Please make a video on its causes and treatment. What are my chances of a successful ivf if I have chronic endomitritis.

[Chicagorose]

T3 is 139 T4 is 10.3 and Tsh is 3.07

I’m 41 years of age and we are praying for a child and have not been able to conceive yet. Do I need to worry about my thyroid levels?

[MegaBrielle]

Can you please do a video on Adenomyosis? I’ve been diagnosed and I’m going on month 15 of TTC (I also have PCOS). IVF success rates? Does adenomyosis actually affect fertility?