Question 1

If TSH is above 100, what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 2

Does TSH increase during periods?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the release of estradiol can increase TSH levels during periods.

Question 3

What type of thyroid it is if my TSH is 13.28 mlU/ml?

Accepted Answer

A normal range for TSH in most laboratories is 0.4 milliunits per liter (mU/L) to 4.0 mU/L. If your TSH is higher than 4.0 mU/L on repeat tests, you probably have hypothyroidism. Your doctor may also order a T4 test

Question 4

My TSH was 5.2. Is it considered high?

Accepted Answer

A TSH over 10 mIU/L has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease and heart failure, which is why you' will probably want to seek treatment if your TSH is close to (but still under) that upper limit

Question 5

What is the source of thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Question 6

What does a TSH of 5.07 mean?

Accepted Answer

Most labs say that a normal serum TSH level is somewhere between 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L, and that a TSH level of 10 mIU/L or higher is indicative of hypothyroidism

If TSH is above 100, what does it indicate?

If TSH is above 100, what does it indicate?

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