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What does a TSH of 5.96 mean?
What does a TSH of 5.96 mean?
What does a TSH of 5.96 mean?
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
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What dose of thyroxin should I take if my TSH reading is 5.7?
Consult with an endocrinologist at apollo247
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What does the thyroid gland do?
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make. If the thyroid hormone levels in your blood are too low, your pituitary gland makes larger amounts of TSH to tell your thyroid to work harder.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Does TSH increase during periods?
Yes, the release of estradiol can increase TSH levels during periods.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH)
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