Hello doctor my wife is 7 weeks pregnant and a bit worried. Her blood report shows TSH 4.83 and free T4 12.16. TSH seems a bit high and free T4 is normal. I have attached the blood report. Are there any serious issues and does this require any treatment?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Your TSH is slightly higher than we usually like in early pregnancy. It is common and manageable, and sometimes a small dose of thyroid medicine is started to support the pregnancy better.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

Book TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

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