EP. 247: Thyroid and Pregnancy: Tests, Timing, and Ideal Numbers

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Episode Summary

If you think your thyroid might be the reason you're not getting pregnant, if your TSH is above 2.5 and your doctor doesn't think it's a big deal, or if you're pregnant and want to keep your thyroid on track, this episode is for you. I answer the questions I get most: how important thyroid is for fertility and pregnancy outcomes, do you need to test antibodies, what does a full thyroid panel look like, and can you lower antibodies naturally. I walk through why TSH alone isn't enough, what free T3, free T4, reverse T3, TPO and thyroglobulin tell us, and why I see thyroid as a branch, not a root. You'll also learn when to test before conception, when to recheck during pregnancy, and why I want your TSH below 2.5 through week 24.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

– TSH is a brain hormone, so on its own it tells you nothing about thyroid production

– A full thyroid panel adds free T3, free T4, reverse T3, TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies

– Your thyroid is a branch, not a root, so ask why it's off before you just stabilize it

– Thyroid problems almost always point back to cortisol, nervous system or immune dysregulation

– Antibodies can come down naturally, but depending on the root cause it can take up to two years

– Keep TSH below 2.5 through week 24, when baby still relies on mom's thyroid

About Dr. Jane’s Practice

I’m a Naturopathic Doctor and Natural Fertility Expert. My team and I work 1:1 with couples who’ve been struggling with infertility for 1+ years to get to the root cause of their fertility issues so they can conceive and bring a healthy baby home, using advanced lab testing and personalized protocols.

Our mission is to make science-backed, natural fertility care the standard so more couples can build healthy, thriving families.

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