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TSH Levels: What High and Low Levels Mean

Normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels generally fall between 0.5 and 5.0 milliunits per liter (mU/L). If your TSH level is higher than 5.0 mU/L it suggests an underactive thyroid, or ...
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Abnormal TSH: Forget it or Fret it?

If you're like most primary care clinicians, your email inbox is flooded with messages from patients with questions about lab results. A common query: Should I be worried about an abnormal value on a ...
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Metformin May Lower TSH Levels in Those With Hypothyroidism

Metformin use was associated with a reduction in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels among patients with type 2 diabetes who also had treated hypothyroidism, a new large database analysis finds.
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The main way to determine if you have a thyroid disorder is a TSH blood test — here's what to expect

A TSH test measures blood levels of the thyroid stimulating hormone to diagnose a thyroid disorder. Your doctor will order a TSH test if you exhibit thyroid disorder symptoms like hair loss or fatigue ...