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TSH Test | Overview Of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone To Test Your Thyroid
What is TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)? Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced by your pituitary gland and is the throttle for your thyroid. Your thyroid regulates every single cell in your body with thyroid hormones: thyroxine 4 (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Normal TSH Levels and Why Normal Isn’t Always Good
What are normal TSH levels? Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced by your pituitary gland and is the gas pedal for your thyroid. When your pituitary wants your thyroid to produce more thyroid hormone (thyroxine 4, aka T4) is will…
T4 Test | What is a t4 test (thyroid disease)?
What is a T4 test? A thyroxine (T4) lab test is used to check for thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. T4 is the primary hormone produced by your thyroid, and plays a critical role in many of your body’s functions…
TSH Test | What is a TSH Test for Thyroid disease?
What is a TSH Test? A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. TSH controls production of the 2 thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which both regulate just about…
TSH Test interpetation | Understand your tsh test results
TSH Test Interpretation Disagreements in Medical Community There is no consensus about the best TSH test interpretation. TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, is produced by your pituitary gland and is essentially the gas pedal for how much thyroid hormone (T3…