hyperthyroidism and IVF??

[antoc28]

Hi, I haven't been had the chance to visit the forum much lately, but still hope you may be able to help me.
To cut a long story short, after my ectopic pregnancy in October 2008 I was told my only chance to conceive was IVF.
I am about to start my first cycle (down-regulation phase to start on April 25th) and found out today that my thyroid has started to play up again (possibly a recidivism of my old Grave's disease). My FT4 levels are 19.2 (should be less than 14.5) and TSH is 0.03 (should be 0.5-5).
So my endocrinologist says I should start being treated with propyltiouracile asap as the thyroid disease could impair my (already rather low ) chances of having a successful pregnancy, besides being dangerous for my health.
I called my fertility clinic today and left a message for a doctor to call me back, but they haven't so far done that.
I am afraid they are gong to postpone or even cancel my treatment.
The question I would like to ask is:
Are there any ladies out there who had thyroid problems during or before their IVF treatment?
has anyone being treated with propylthiouracile during their IVF?
I appreciate this may be a very specific and rather narrow topic that may not be of general interest, but if anyone has had a similar experience I would love to hear from you...kind of loosing my sleep over this at the moment.
many thanks for your help,
Antoxxx

[rypell1985]

Although I have the exact opposite issue (hashimoto hypothyroidism) I DID experience TSH level issues recently. My levels were a 10 and they told me that I was postponed indefinitely until my levels went back to normal. They increased my medication and it went back really quickly to normal. I know it is different, but I lost hope that I would be able to start soon and it was fixable quite quickly! Best of luck!

[antoc28]

Hi Ryann,
many thanks for replying and wish you the best of luck on your baby quest!
Antoxxx

[rikirees]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about a year after the birth of my DD (IVF) when I had issues getting my period. I assumed it was due to breast feeding and my PCOS but the doc ran tests and found the issue.
For this cycle, I told my RE about the thyroid and I continued on my synthroid dose. Right after my BFP, I had labs drawn to check my levels and continue to to have my levels checked every 6 weeks thus far, maybe more frequently starting soon. I am up to 100mcg daily.
I know this might not exactly answer you question, but with the right RE and the right docs, the meds can control most of the issues.

[antoc28]

Hi rikirees,
thanks for your reply. I hope my clinic will be able/willing to manage the issue. Hopefully I'll soon find out.
Congratulations on your twin pregnancy and all the best!
Antoxxx