TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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The TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood, which plays a crucial role in regulating your thyroid gland's function. A properly functioning thyroid is vital for maintaining your metabolism, energy levels, and overall health. Abnormal TSH levels can indicate an underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, and mood swings. This simple blood test can help identify thyroid disorders and guide necessary treatment or lifestyle adjustments, making it an essential step in understanding your hormonal health.
Reasons to Check It:
Reasons to Check It:
"Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. In fact, one woman in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include fatigue, anxiety, sudden weight loss, rapid heartbeat, irritability, more frequent bowel movements, difficulty sleeping, sweating and tremors.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, constipation, depression, sleepiness, memory loss, decreased sex drive and more. An extremely common cause of low energy is hypothyroidism. In fact, it is often misdiagnosed as depression.
TSH is a good screening test for most thyroid disease. An optimal TSH is between 0.4 to 2. Normal TSH can range up to 4. The incidence of thyroid disease has increased in the last several decades. There is concern that the increased use of GMO’s and pesticides has contributed to thyroid disease." - Dr. Alan Hopkins
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