Can i take thyroid medicine before sonography of pregnancy?

Question

I have my dating scan tomorrow morning and i take thyroid tablet daily on empty stomach. Confused if i should take it before the sonography or skip. Dont want to mess up the scan.

Tulsi Karve · Answer

I am 16 weeks now and I always take my thyroid pill before my scans. Did your doctor ask you to fast for this specific ultrasound?

Lilavati Chatterjee · Answer

Oh, taking that pill on empty stomach with severe morning sickness was so hard for me! But yes, ultrasound doesn't affect thyroid medication, so take it on time.

Archana Velayutham · Answer

Yes, absolutely. Thyroid medicine needs to be taken first thing in the morning and it has nothing to do with your scan. Do not skip your dose.

Sneha Deshpande · Answer

I'm planning right now and take thyroid pills daily. Since they must be taken empty stomach, I think you should take it as usual, but do confirm with your clinic.

Vibha Deshmukh · Answer

Managing both thyroid and GD was tricky with food timings. You should take your thyroid pill on empty stomach as usual, but check if the ultrasound requires you to fast.

Anika Bhadauria · Answer

With my PCOS and thyroid history, I was very particular. My doctor explicitly told me not to skip thyroid medication on scan days, but do check with your own gynac once.