Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “We found that many physicians suppress TSH in intermediate-, low- and very low-risk patients, with some ...

High TSH levels usually mean the thyroid is underactive, which is called hypothyroidism. TSH levels can change due to factors like age, sex, and pregnancy. TSH influences thyroid hormones that control ...

May 18, 2010 (Orlando, Florida) — Women with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels greater than 5 mU/L have a higher risk of incident frailty, George C. Wang, MD, assistant professor of medicine at ...

Adults with type 2 diabetes had a higher risk for diabetic retinopathy if they had a higher TSH level. The highest diabetic retinopathy risk was observed for adults with high TSH and a lower time in ...

The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test measures the amount of TSH in the blood to convey how well a person’s thyroid functions. Normal levels are typically 0.4 to 4.0 milliunits per liter (mU/L) ...

Thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH) help regulate your body’s production of thyroid hormone. High TSH levels mean your thyroid is underperforming, while low levels mean you’re producing too much. Your ...

Dear Dr. Roach • I’m a 69-year-old woman with hypothyroidism. Although my TSH score is in the high-normal range, a new doctor recently increased my dosage of levothyroxine just slightly because of ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 69-year-old woman with hypothyroidism. Although my TSH ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 69-year-old woman with hypothyroidism. Although my TSH score is in the high-normal range, a new doctor recently increased my dosage of levothyroxine just slightly because of ...