Thyroid disorders are the second most common hormonal cause of infertility in India — affecting 1 in 8 women. Mother Hospitals in Boduppal — 4–5 km from Uppal — tests and treats thyroid-related fertility problems before IVF.
Mon–Sun: 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Quick Answer
Does thyroid affect fertility and IVF near Uppal?
Yes — thyroid disorders (especially hypothyroidism) are a major, often overlooked cause of irregular periods, failed implantation, and recurrent miscarriage. At Mother Hospitals, Boduppal (4–5 km from Uppal), Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy tests and treats thyroid disorders as part of every fertility workup — and optimises TSH to below 2.5 mIU/L before IVF. Call 97059 93366.
TSH, Free T4, Free T3, anti-TPO antibodies (for Hashimoto's thyroiditis) — complete thyroid panel included in every fertility workup at Mother Hospitals.
For women trying to conceive, TSH should be below 2.5 mIU/L. For IVF, Dr. Prashanthi targets TSH below 1.5–2.0 mIU/L. Standard “normal” lab range (0.5–5.0) is NOT appropriate for fertility patients.
Hypothyroidism is treated with levothyroxine (thyroxine tablets). Once TSH is optimised, many women with thyroid-related infertility conceive naturally or with minimal fertility treatment.
TSH 2.5–5.0 (“subclinical” hypothyroidism) still impairs IVF outcomes. Dr. Prashanthi treats subclinical hypothyroidism before starting IVF stimulation — improving implantation rates.
Positive anti-TPO antibodies (Hashimoto's) increase miscarriage risk by 2–3x even with normal TSH. Dr. Prashanthi tests antibodies and adds low-dose thyroxine or selenium if positive.
TSH requirements change trimester by trimester during pregnancy. Thyroxine dose is adjusted and TSH monitored every 4 weeks in the first trimester — critical for foetal brain development.
Uppal → Nagaram → Boduppal via NH-163 · 4–5 km · 10–15 min · Get Directions →
Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy · TSMC Reg: 50624
Mon–Sun: 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Dr. E. Prashanthi Reddy · TSMC Reg: 50624