Now I have a High FSH as you all know , they have detected that I have an under active thyroid , which was one of many tests I have had done . do you think that the thyroid can cause the FSH to vary ? they are both from the pituitary gland and are both hormones , what do you think , I have an appointment with the docs on Friday.
Would love for this to be true then they can sort it and it will be ok!!!
I wouldnt be that lucky
Trace x
TSH and FSH?
TSH and FSH?
1st cycle own eggs Neg
2nd cycle own eggs Neg
3rd cycle cousins eggs Neg
4th cycle unknown donor eggs Neg
Going to have sisters eggs Feb 06
NEVER GIVE UP!
2nd cycle own eggs Neg
3rd cycle cousins eggs Neg
4th cycle unknown donor eggs Neg
Going to have sisters eggs Feb 06
NEVER GIVE UP!
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Natalie100
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Hi Trace
Dont post that often as we have come to the end of the road for IVF, but I do have an underactive thyroid. It was over active but was treated with radioactive iodine and then became under active.
Therer seems to be in-conclusive results on this to be honest. I am only 28 years old, have an FSH of 6.5 but produce embryos of a 40 year old woman!!......although my FSH is low now im not sure what is was when my thyroid was at its worst as I have been kept on thyroxine and steadily controlled for 2 years.
I do however beleive that my thyroid has something to do with the egg quality and the 2 m/c's that we have suffered over the past 10 years.
Having said that I know a few woman who have thyroid issues and have no problems with the quality of their eggs.......its porbably down to bad luck on my part whih sounds about right!
I was told when my thyroid was out of balance that the chance of falling pg was very slim and even if I did I would probably m/c (this was before dh problem was diagnosed).
Im sorry i couldnt have been more help, but I would say that you have every chance of improving your egg quality if your thyroid is controlled because as you say they are all conected to your hormones.
Natsxx
Dont post that often as we have come to the end of the road for IVF, but I do have an underactive thyroid. It was over active but was treated with radioactive iodine and then became under active.
Therer seems to be in-conclusive results on this to be honest. I am only 28 years old, have an FSH of 6.5 but produce embryos of a 40 year old woman!!......although my FSH is low now im not sure what is was when my thyroid was at its worst as I have been kept on thyroxine and steadily controlled for 2 years.
I do however beleive that my thyroid has something to do with the egg quality and the 2 m/c's that we have suffered over the past 10 years.
Having said that I know a few woman who have thyroid issues and have no problems with the quality of their eggs.......its porbably down to bad luck on my part whih sounds about right!
I was told when my thyroid was out of balance that the chance of falling pg was very slim and even if I did I would probably m/c (this was before dh problem was diagnosed).
Im sorry i couldnt have been more help, but I would say that you have every chance of improving your egg quality if your thyroid is controlled because as you say they are all conected to your hormones.
Natsxx
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Hey there
I was diagnosed with under active thyroid plus PCOS when I was going through just the CLOMID treatment a few years back; I was put on thyroxine which apparently helps. I was also told that if I ever got pregnant that I'm in a higher risk of miscarriaging (why not kick me while I'm down I thought!). Four years on the doctors are still trying to balance my levels out with the thyroxine, up and down up and down. I've also put on 3 stone and now classed obese which is partly my fault don't get me wrong but the thyroxine in my opinion doesn't work but as I am going to go through treatment again I can't go off them as they are related to your hormones.
Good luck Friday with your appointment and tell us what he says.
I was diagnosed with under active thyroid plus PCOS when I was going through just the CLOMID treatment a few years back; I was put on thyroxine which apparently helps. I was also told that if I ever got pregnant that I'm in a higher risk of miscarriaging (why not kick me while I'm down I thought!). Four years on the doctors are still trying to balance my levels out with the thyroxine, up and down up and down. I've also put on 3 stone and now classed obese which is partly my fault don't get me wrong but the thyroxine in my opinion doesn't work but as I am going to go through treatment again I can't go off them as they are related to your hormones.
Good luck Friday with your appointment and tell us what he says.
LOL Rhonda
Me 27yrs DH 29yrs
ttc 6yrs
WISH ALL GOODLUCK and HUGS (they do help sometimes!)
Me 27yrs DH 29yrs
ttc 6yrs
WISH ALL GOODLUCK and HUGS (they do help sometimes!)
Thanks guys for your help , I believe that my thyroid has something to do with it , we will see what the doc says tomorrow . My nann had a thyroid problem but had 1 x set of twins (my dad) and a singleton but misscarried on her 4th child. who knows!!!
Trace x
Trace x
1st cycle own eggs Neg
2nd cycle own eggs Neg
3rd cycle cousins eggs Neg
4th cycle unknown donor eggs Neg
Going to have sisters eggs Feb 06
NEVER GIVE UP!
2nd cycle own eggs Neg
3rd cycle cousins eggs Neg
4th cycle unknown donor eggs Neg
Going to have sisters eggs Feb 06
NEVER GIVE UP!
hi traci,
i found this on web, which shows there is a connection between underactive thyroid and reproduction. also there are a list of contacts, usa, that may be able to give you more info. don't let the doc's fob you off. good luck tomorrow.
phil x
What are the signs of a thyroid disorder?
It can be hard to tell if you have a thyroid disorder because these disorders can have signs that are common and often confused with other conditions. If you think you have a thyroid disorder, talk with your health care provider and ask if a blood test for a thyroid disorder is indicated. A simple blood test measures thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, to find overactive and underactive thyroid disorders.
Signs of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, include:
Fatigue
Weight gain
Mood swings
Forgetfulness
Hoarse voice
Dry, coarse skin and hair
Trouble swallowing
Not being able to stand the cold
Increased cholesterol
Heavy or irregular periods or trouble getting pregnant
An enlarged thyroid (goiter)
Signs of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, include:
Weight loss
Feeling irritable and nervous
Weakness in muscles and tremors
Having menstrual periods that are not regular
Troubled, or disturbed sleep
Problems seeing or eye irritations
Having an enlarged thyroid (goiter)
Not being able to stand the heat
Palpitations or rapid heart beats
Frequent bowel movements
How are thyroid disorders treated?
Thyroid disease can be treated with medication alone or with surgery, radioactive iodine or a combination of these treatments. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is treated with thyroid replacement therapy. A synthetic hormone is taken daily to increase the amount of thyroid hormone in a person's body. The drug most health care providers prescribe is levothyroxine sodium. This is the same hormone the thyroid normally makes. Treatment for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) aims to decrease the amount of thyroid hormone in a person's body. This is done through medications that block the formation and release of thyroid hormone into the body or with radioactive iodine treatment, which destroys the overactive thyroid tissue. Surgery can also be done to remove part or all of the thyroid gland, but this is usually done to remove a nodule rather than to treat overactive thyroid. If you have ever had a thyroid disorder, it is important to check your thyroid levels with your health care provider on a regular basis.
For more information...
You can find out more about thyroid disorders by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) at 1-800-994-9662 or the following organizations:
Office of Scientific and Health Information
Phone Number(s): (301) 496-3583
Internet Address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Thyroid Foundation of America, Inc.
Phone Number(s): (800) 832-8321
Internet Address: http://www.tsh.org/
The American Thyroid Association
Phone Number(s): N/A
Internet Address: http://www.thyroid.org/
American Foundation of Thyroid Patients
Phone Number(s): (281) 855-6608
Internet Address: http://www.thyroidfoundation.org/
The Thyroid Society for Education and Research
Phone Number(s): (800) 849-7643
Internet Address: http://www.the-thyroid-society.org
Endocrine Society
Phone Number(s): (301) 941-0200
i found this on web, which shows there is a connection between underactive thyroid and reproduction. also there are a list of contacts, usa, that may be able to give you more info. don't let the doc's fob you off. good luck tomorrow.
phil x
What are the signs of a thyroid disorder?
It can be hard to tell if you have a thyroid disorder because these disorders can have signs that are common and often confused with other conditions. If you think you have a thyroid disorder, talk with your health care provider and ask if a blood test for a thyroid disorder is indicated. A simple blood test measures thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, to find overactive and underactive thyroid disorders.
Signs of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, include:
Fatigue
Weight gain
Mood swings
Forgetfulness
Hoarse voice
Dry, coarse skin and hair
Trouble swallowing
Not being able to stand the cold
Increased cholesterol
Heavy or irregular periods or trouble getting pregnant
An enlarged thyroid (goiter)
Signs of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, include:
Weight loss
Feeling irritable and nervous
Weakness in muscles and tremors
Having menstrual periods that are not regular
Troubled, or disturbed sleep
Problems seeing or eye irritations
Having an enlarged thyroid (goiter)
Not being able to stand the heat
Palpitations or rapid heart beats
Frequent bowel movements
How are thyroid disorders treated?
Thyroid disease can be treated with medication alone or with surgery, radioactive iodine or a combination of these treatments. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is treated with thyroid replacement therapy. A synthetic hormone is taken daily to increase the amount of thyroid hormone in a person's body. The drug most health care providers prescribe is levothyroxine sodium. This is the same hormone the thyroid normally makes. Treatment for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) aims to decrease the amount of thyroid hormone in a person's body. This is done through medications that block the formation and release of thyroid hormone into the body or with radioactive iodine treatment, which destroys the overactive thyroid tissue. Surgery can also be done to remove part or all of the thyroid gland, but this is usually done to remove a nodule rather than to treat overactive thyroid. If you have ever had a thyroid disorder, it is important to check your thyroid levels with your health care provider on a regular basis.
For more information...
You can find out more about thyroid disorders by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) at 1-800-994-9662 or the following organizations:
Office of Scientific and Health Information
Phone Number(s): (301) 496-3583
Internet Address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
Thyroid Foundation of America, Inc.
Phone Number(s): (800) 832-8321
Internet Address: http://www.tsh.org/
The American Thyroid Association
Phone Number(s): N/A
Internet Address: http://www.thyroid.org/
American Foundation of Thyroid Patients
Phone Number(s): (281) 855-6608
Internet Address: http://www.thyroidfoundation.org/
The Thyroid Society for Education and Research
Phone Number(s): (800) 849-7643
Internet Address: http://www.the-thyroid-society.org
Endocrine Society
Phone Number(s): (301) 941-0200
Hi Traci, sorry I can't offer any advice on TSH and FSH - but I just want to say good luck for your meeting tomorrow. Hopefully they will have some answers for you and can do something to bring down your FSH levels. You deserve some good luck.
Love
Dolly
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Dolly
Me 38 / DH 40. TTC 8 yrs
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.