A 36-year-old woman has primary hypothyroidism controlled on levothyroxine. She becomes pregnant. What is the recommended adjustment?...

Question

A 36-year-old woman has primary hypothyroidism controlled on levothyroxine. She becomes pregnant. What is the recommended adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Increase dose by 25-50 micrograms and check TFTs in 4 weeks

Answer

Stop levothyroxine in first trimester

Answer

Reduce dose by 25%

Answer

No change until second trimester

Answer

Switch to liothyronine

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy