I'm curious about this medication called Matilda Forte cap that my doctor just prescribed me. I'm worried about whether it might cause me to gain weight or possibly even help me lose some. Could you shed some light on how it might affect my weight?

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I'm really worried about my vitamin D and calcium levels. I've been feeling off lately and I'm concerned it might be a deficiency. Could you recommend a good supplement for both? I'm also wondering what signs or symptoms I should look out for that might indicate these deficiencies.

Calcium deficiency would cause joint pains, muscle cramps, weakness,you can take Shelkal 500 once daily and Vit bio D3 once a week as supplements

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I've been taking 75 mcg and 100 mcg of eltroxin on alternate days since before my delivery, and I've continued the same after. Now that it's been 45 days and my latest TSH test result is 2.2, I'm wondering what dose I should be on from now. Could you advise?

-It's great that you've had your TSH checked. With a result of 2.2, it seems like your thyroid levels are in a healthy range. However, it's best to consult with your doctor to adjust your dose based on your individual needs post-delivery. They can provide

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I'm trying to understand my recent Total BhCG quantitative report after our first IUI attempt. It says 1.2 mIUmL, and I'm a bit confused about what this means. We've been trying to conceive naturally for four years now, so this is all quite new to me. Could you help explain what these results indicate?

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