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TSH levels decoded and what they mean

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways High TSH levels usually mean the thyroid is underactive, which is called hypothyroidism.  TSH levels can change due to factors like age, sex, and ...
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Thyroid stimulating hormone supports metabolism: What if it’s too high or low?

High TSH levels can mean you have an underactive thyroid or a pituitary gland tumor. Low TSH levels can mean you have an overactive thyroid or issues with the pituitary gland. TSH levels are first ...
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Age-Specific TSH Ranges Needed to Prevent Overdiagnosis of Hypothyroidism

Study suggests TSH levels up to 5.56 mIU/L may reflect normal physiological aging in adults aged 65–84, rather than clinical ...
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Abnormal TSH levels common for adults with hypothyroidism receiving levothyroxine therapy

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of adults receiving levothyroxine therapy for hypothyroidism, 43.8% had either low or high TSH levels. TSH ...
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Hypothyroidism Tied to High A1c in Gestational Diabetes

"We found that women with HG [hypothyroidism during gestation] displayed slightly higher HbA1c [A1c] than those without and TSH levels were positively associated with HbA1c. These findings could be ...