Hello,
I was hoping someone could help me. I am 27 and my dh and I have been ttc our 1st child for a few months now.
I am concerned however that I may have problems ttc to conceive as I have a large goitre (cyst) on my left-hand thyroid gland. This goitre measures 3.9 cm. and is very visible. I first noticed it back in July as it moves up and down my neck when I swallow.
I went to the doctors as soon as I could and had my TSH levels tested. These came back as 2.82 and normal. I also had my Vitamin B12 levels tested. Again these were normal at 384.
I have subsequently had my goitre / cyst scanned and aspirated and it has come back benign, and been advised to keep my goitre in whilst dh and I are ttc, as to remove the goitre would mean removing half my thyroid (not good during conception and pregnancy). I also had my TSH levels checked again in October - they were 2.7 and again I was told this was normal.
I have done a little more research and wondered if these TSH levels are normal? My dh and I have yet to conceive, and just wanted some reassurance. I managed to persuade the doctor to run further blood tests today for T3, T4, Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibodies and Thyroglobulin Antibodies. I am seeing him next week for the results.
Just wondered if anyone had ever been in a similar position and what sort of ranges I should be looking for?
Many Thanks,
Liz x
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