The nurse called to say the doctor is saying my thyroid levels are a little high and I should see my "regular" doctor about it. I'm TTCing ... I've been doing that for so long now... and now I have to see a doctor for thyroid too.
I don't have a "regular" doctor and I don't know what she meant by that. I'm new in the US (this is my second month) and it's hard enough handling the system here as it is. I guess the OB/GYN I'm seeing won't be treating thyroid. Who will then? What kind of doctor do I look for now?
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Sorry you're having to go through this hastle. I don't know why your OB/GYN won't treat you for it. Maybe he or she thinks that a different doctor would be more knowlegable about it? You can either find a family practitioner or general practice doctor that you'll also see for other stuff or if you want an expert on thyroid issues find an endrocronologist. And if you want help with TTC you could find a Reproductive endocronologist. Good luck!
I was just recently diagnosed by my own OB/GYN about my hypothyroidism. Had I not gotten my levels tested because of irregular cycles (or lack thereof, 4x a year at most), I would have not necessarily found out. I am also TTC, and I have been for the past year. Your OB/GYN should be able to properly treat you with medication for your thyroid, however, some women opt for an RE in this case.
Regardless, it definitely doesn't hurt for you to ask/question your OB/GYN about treating this herself. I know personally, myself, I am new to this state, and I do not have a personal "family doctor," myself, so I would also not know who to pursue. I would start by asking your OB/GYN if she can treat/handle it (most will!), and then pursue a reproductive endocronologist as Renee said above me.
I am new to this experience as well, and I have been on Synthroid to treat my hypothyroidism for a week now. I am eager to learn whether or not this will help regulate my cycle, so I can make my TTC journey a successful one. Please keep us updated!
I'll ask her if she'll treat me for it when I see her this Friday. I'll let you know what she says.
Congrats Renee and Good luck Shutterbug!
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Do you have an endocrinologist in the area you live in? The only reason I can think the OBGYN wouldn't want to treat this is b/c if they start you on medication, thyroid levels (T3, T4, TSH) have to be checked up on periodically to determine if you are receiving too much medication or not enough. Sometimes it takes awhile for the health care provider to adjust the med to your needs. The endocrinologist deals with hormones specifically (such as thyroid, insulin, male and female hormones, and more...) If not, go to your family practice doctor...if you do not have a family practice doctor or primary doctor, ask the OBGYN to refer one for you. Good luck!!!
Maybe your ob/gyn doesnt want to treat it b/c she is concerned about the treatment of the thyroid issues after you give birth. I think some issues are difficult for an ob/gyn to treat when a person is not pregnant b/c of insurance issues. So maybe thats your doctors concern and you can let her know you will be getting a regular doctor (or an endo) but ask if she can treat you for it until you do. B/c it is very important for thyroid to be in control during pregnancy.
Who treats thyroid? 
