Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) tells the thyroid gland to produce hormones. High TSH levels usually indicate that the thyroid is underactive and needs more stimulation in order to work. But, some ...

Pregnancy significantly affects the thyroid gland and its function due to increased metabolic needs. For example, a maternal body requires 40% to 100% more thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the ...

Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...

Bariatric surgery (BS) was shown to promote a decline in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in euthyroid patients with severe obesity in the short-term. Aim of the present study was to assess the ...

A TSH blood test can help your doctor determine if your thyroid gland is working as it should. In cases of hyperthyroidism, TSH levels usually fall below 0.4 mIU/L, indicating an overactive thyroid.

Millions of Americans live with thyroid problems without even knowing it. The symptoms often develop slowly, making them easy ...

Patients with comorbid anxiety and mood disorders who have reduced, albeit "normal," serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) may be at increased risk for suicidal ideation, new research ...

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with type 2 diabetes and normal thyroid function, thyroid hormone levels were linked to ...

Hyperthyroidism affects TSH levels, causing them to fall below expected ranges. Hyperthyroidism can occur when the thyroid gland in the neck produces too much thyroid hormones, including ...