- female
- 30 Years
- 31/03/2021
What is a normal TSH level for a pregnant woman?
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The new recommendations for TSH levels during pregnancy are the following: First trimester: less than 2.5 with a range of 0.1-2.5. Second trimester: 0.2-3.0. Third trimester.
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