Ever since my miscarriage on 8/20 I've had to go to the doctor's office weekly to have bloodwork done. They usually just check my hcg (pregnancy hormone) levels to make sure that they are decreasing as they should. Last week the doctor ordered a few more tests because this was my second miscarriage (the first was what's known as a chemical pregnancy - a very early miscarriage last year). I had a fasting glucose test done, in addition to a battery of other tests that I didn't even know about. Lo and behold, they found something. My thyroid levels were twice what they should be, indicating hypothyroidism. I have a family history of thyroid issues, so it's not completely out of the blue.
I have to follow up with my internist and an endocrinologist to have more tests done and decide on a treatment. From what I've read online, it could be as simple as one pill a day. It explains a number of what I thought were "random" symptoms that I have. It's also a major cause of miscarriages! I'll never know if hypothyroidism was the cause of my miscarriage, but I'm certainly glad that my doctor caught it. With polycystic ovarian syndrome already counting against me, it's nice to know that we might be able to do something to prevent the heartache from happening again.
Park City Utah
2 years ago
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I did not know that the thyroid could have that effect either, but since all of it is a hormone based element then it certainly would be a logical reason.
Keep me posted. It is great to see pictures of the two of you each day. One of those perks for a mom.
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