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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]many doctors have ignored TSH under 5. It turns out that miscarriages are more likely if TSH is over 2, which is how I was able to get my hypothyroidism actually addressed.

75mcg of levothyroxine daily keeps my TSH around 1.5, which is where I generally feel ok. Some integrative medicine docs are also willing to do T3 supplementation, as not everyone can efficiently convert T4 to T3, but traditional endocrinologists are less likely to do that.[/quote]

I'm on it for fertility purposes. No pcp or obgyn I've seen has considered 4+ concerning but reproductive endocrinologist does for fertility purposes.  Pcp says I should consider weaning off after I'm done having babies [/quote]

It’s strange that it is accepted that TSH <2 is optimal for getting and staying pregnant, but outside of that a higher level is ok. If the body can’t do a major function like getting pregnant with a higher TSH, what other body functions are less than optimal at that level?[/quote]

Exactly!!!   It’s insane how hard it is to get a thyroid properly treated.  And I guarantee you there are thousands and thousands of women who can’t get pregnant and either give up or spend oodles of money on IVF when what they really need is a properly managed thyroid.  [/quote]

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