Comments on: Hypothyroidism and Fertility – Treat it Naturally and Get Pregnant ASAP

By: Lateefiah Brown

Lateefiah Brown — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:43:02 +0000

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, fell pregnant after being given an “all clear” from my doctor. I took Synthroid pills for about a month and came back to find my levels were to high. I had a miscarriage about six weeks later. We have been TTC for around three months with no pregnancy. How can I test for heavy metals in my environment? I went to the dentist and he gave me a flouride toothpaste to help with sensitivity, and had cavities refilled with white fillings. Could this be a danger to an unborn child? Do you think that acupuncture could help with balancing my hormones?

By: Fertile Food Thoughts | Survive and Thrive

Fertile Food Thoughts | Survive and Thrive — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:23:45 +0000

[...] good for fertility, when I read another article by the same guru saying these vegetables were bad for thyroid function. So I switched to butternuts, gem squashes and carrots. Who knows what the right thing was to do or [...]

By: Leanne

Leanne — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:21:34 +0000

Hi Iva
I was just wondering if it could also happen to men as my partner has a low sperm count and high cholesterol and depression and just wondered if it was only woman? He has never had his thyroid tested and do you think it would be a good idea to get it tested?
Its a great read thank you and keep up the good work x

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:09:34 +0000

Thanks Iva for the excellent article. I will for sure try that yoga pose. Pity about the broccoli and cabbage.
I had a TSH of 4.27 a few months ago but have been on meds to take it down to 2.2. Doc has increased the dose further, so we’re not yet done!
I have been using Emotional Freedom Technique also to tap on this problem:
http://surviveandthrive.co.za/eft/tapping-my-on-my-thyroid.html

By: Barbra

Barbra — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:45:01 +0000

Hi Eva

Great article thanks! After TTC for three years my doctor recently discovered that I have hypothroididm and I have been on thyroxine 50 every day for the past 6 months. How long does it take to sort fertility problems out? I’m desperate to fall pregnant!

By: Iva Keene

Iva Keene — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:56:45 +0000

Hi Michelle,

Great idea, I’ll get an article out on this topic!

Warm regards,

Iva

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:48:27 +0000

Hello Iva, there are so many fertility sites including yours that only covers hypothyroidism and how to balance this issue. Yet hyperthyroidism and graves disease in relation to in/fertility is hardly mentioned. Would be great to see more advice on hyper/graves/thyroid.
Peace & Health.

By: Iva Keene

Iva Keene — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:29:18 +0000

Hi Patti,

In Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis I treat the immune system parallel to establishing normal thyroid function – iodine is part of this, as without it no thyroxine can be produced – this approach works very well. I usually test for thyroid antibodies if thyroid function is impaired – before starting the treatment. Heavy metals are usually implicated in thyroid autoimmune conditions so it pays to test for heavy metals as well. Thanks for your comment.

Warm regards,

Iva

By: Patti Safian

Patti Safian — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:21:26 +0000

Hi Iva,
Just a note, that if there is autoimmune thyroid and it is Hashimoto’s it may be helpful to add/note that I have been taught that iodine is very detrimental in those cases. Iodine will ignite a further attack on the thyroid so it is important to know in cases of Hypothyroid whether it is that or Hashimoto’s. IN case of autoimmune thyroid or Hashimoto’s I advise my clients to stay clear of Iodine. This means staying away from seaweed, mussels ,and many other foods which are iodine rich. Usually with Hashimoto’s there is a need to increase Vitamin D, make sure to take fish oils and also often to increase intake of iron. I wonder if you agree with this distinction regarding avoiding Iodine and look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Many thanks,
Patti

By: Iva Keene

Iva Keene — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:38:01 +0000

Hi Anila,

Thanks for your comment. Yes there is a natural alternative. There are specific nutrients involved in conversion of inactive to active thyroid hormones. There are also other possible causes — toxicity in your environment — which will not be addressed simply by taking thyroxine. The detailed natural treatment protocol and explanations about what could be causing it can be found in the NFP program here: http://www.natural-fertility-prescription.com/nfp-program/

Hope this helps,

Warm regards,

Iva