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Q: radio iodine
asked by: avaj on September 21st, 2009
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Hi can any1 help or advise PLEASE..Ive just found out im 6 weeks pregnant but my husband had radio iodine treatment 4 months ago..As careful as we were he was told he cant father a child for a year after his treatment..We are very worried what could happen..Would really appreciate feedback..Thanks..
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MyrahU
replied on September 21st, 2009
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From my research, the guidelines about when it's safe to father a child after radioactive iodine treatment vary widely. His doctor said a year, but I've also seen pages that say 6 months or as little as two months (I'll send you the link). I would not only tell your OBGYN, but also contact his doctor and maybe even get a second opinion by another doctor experienced with radioactive iodine.

I know that exposure to radioactive iodine during pregnancy can damage the baby's thyroid gland, but I can't seem to find any information about what the risks are to getting pregnant after treatment. Perhaps enough of it stays in the body that there could be exposure, even months later. Only a doctor can tell for sure.

Don't panic until you talk to the doctors and see what they think. Good luck. Please write back and tell us what you found out.
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avaj
replied on September 22nd, 2009
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Hey thanks so much for the reply..We spoke to the doctor yesturday and hes ringing the doctor who did the treatment because he doesnt no to much about it himself..We sould get the phone call tomorrow please god..Will be sure to let you know..
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