Tsh ultrasensitive meaning

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Would it surprise you to know that you can have a low TSH but still be hypothyroid? This situation is not uncommon and may be occurring in your body right now. On the flip side, a low TSH can also be an indicator of hyperthyroidism. Your TSH can be a helpful tool in evaluating thyroid function in the body but it certainly isn’t the only tool (and it isn’t even the best). This article will help you understand how to evaluate your TSH, what causes a low TSH, and what it means if you have a low TSH while taking thyroid medication: What Does your TSH Actually Mean? First things first. We need to talk about what your TSH actually is and what causes it to change. Once we discuss these things it will be easier to understand the more complex aspects of this hormone. But first, let’s start with some basics: TSH, which stands for thyroid stimulating hormone, is a hormone secreted by your pituitary gland and is a part of your endocrine syst ​ ​em. As the image above shows, TSH is only a part of the entire thyroid regulatory system. It’s supposed to target your thyroid gland directly which results in the production of thyroid hormone (both T3 and T4) from the gland. Basically, it does exactly as its name suggests: stimulates thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. So, why is this important? If your TSH is low then it will not be stimulating your thyroid gland and you will have low levels of circulating thyroid hormone. 3 Main Causes of Low TSH Now that you understand what the TSH does...