Graves', pregnancy and ATDs

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Hi,

I just read Elaine's book, Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide, and I'm

wondering if I should get pregnant or forget about it. The risks seem high

(especially to the child). I just started on PTU 200mg one week ago, and it

has suppressed my heart palpitations immediately without having to use a

beta blocker (this came as a surprise, as I didn't expect to feel any

benefit for weeks or months). I presently feel all right, but I am

concerned that I will go hypO soon, as I have been taking a lot of naps

this weekend, and feel slightly sluggish. I started out with mild

hyperthyroidism (TSH .01, but FT4 and FT3 high normal, TSI and TPO

antibodies, and mild symptoms). Maybe this isn't a good time to become

pregnant. Will it ever be? I am scared of the possibility that the fetus

will not develop normally, and that the child would have problems related

to this disease, treatment, etc. When is a good time to consider pregnancy

after starting ATD medication? I am on the fence as to the whole idea of

pregnancy now.