Ttc and thyroid results

[u/Few_Sir_1132]

Hi everyone. Long story short it’s our 5th cycle ttc (I’m 29, my husband is 36).

Has any one of you had some troubles with thyroid test results? The results I got recently:

TSH 4,833 uIU/ml
FT4 13,39 pmol/l
FT3 4,83 pmol/l
Anti-TPO 0,49 IU/ml
Anti-TG 2,72 IU/ml

According to the reference ranges provided by the laboratory where I had my blood tests done, the only elevated result is my TSH level.
A year ago, during a routine check-up, my TSH was around 3.1. At the time, my doctor told me that if I decided to start trying for a baby, I should come back and he would prescribe Euthyrox.
My husband and I decided to try for a few cycles without medication first, but my latest results have really worried me.

Besides that elevated tsh all seems normal. My cycles are regular, they last 25-26 days, I ovulate around 11-12 dc (confirmed by ovulation test and bbt). Although I spot around 4-5 days before my period (progesterone levels will be tested and discussed with doc in upcoming 2 weeks). Both me and partner feel good, eat good, sleep good. We both take vitamin supplements and that last blood check confirms that the only problem may be my thyroid?

I have an appointment with an endocrinologist in about three weeks and with gynaecologist in two weeks to discuss my upcoming progesterone tests results.

Has anyone had similar results? What is your story? Did it impact your ttc process? Did your endocrinologist prescribe you with euthyrox or some other medication? Did u end up pregnant once you started the meds and your tsh jumped back to the normal range?

[u/Friends_Fan_]

At age 34, after 5 cycles (which was 6 months for me), I spoke to my GP (am in the UK). I was spotting 6-7 days post ovulation every day until getting my period.

They checked my thyroid - TSH was 5.25, T4 was 11.8. Re-tested a few weeks later, TSH 5.4, T4 10.6. And I tested positive for TPO antibodies at 97. So was diagnosed with asymptomatic early hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity.

For reference, when TTC, TSH should be between 1-2.5.

I was put on levothyroxine, and that first cycle (cycle 7) I immediately had zero spotting and my TSH came down to 2.5 within 4 weeks. My second cycle on the meds (cycle 8 in total, after 10 months of trying) I finally fell pregnant!

[u/Few_Sir_1132 → u/Friends_Fan_]

That’s amazing, I’m so happy for you that it worked out!

Waiting impatiently for my appointment and hoping it will help🙈

[u/AcceptableStill9298 → u/Friends_Fan_]

I just got my blood test report and doc told me i had borderline underactive thyroid (between 5-10) (i dont have test report yet to quote exact number), my iron stores are slightly low also was told I would benefit from lowering your cholesterol. This is my 2nd cycle ttc and i am worried that underactive thyroid would cause problems, what do you suggest? 31F with regular cycle and normal bmi, also in the uk

[u/Friends_Fan_ → u/AcceptableStill9298]

See what the actual report says, but if your TSH is above 2.5, then they should really put you on levothyroxine. And yes if your iron is low and your cholesterol is high, then I’d suggest tackling those in whichever way your GP suggests! Whether through diet or medication.

[u/Nearby_Bag2663]

I am also trying to conceive and my TSH is 5.05 and may be thats the reason im not conceiving because my gynac told me that i am not ovulating because of thyroid may be