What Does TSH Level 5.8 Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 4 Dec 2015

Question: My self Shrikant More married before 1.5 yrs ..we failed to conceive baby...My wife undergone TSH Testing...and has TSH Level 5.8. Doctors adviced her to take. Tab. Thyronorm 25 mcg daily in the morning...Can it be treated with this treatment ? And Will we able to conceive a baby ?pls guide us...my sperm count is 92 million and motiliy is 5 %

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach copy of tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello Shrikant,

I understand your concerns about high TSH.

following is my reply:

1) TSH is marginally high. Thyronorm 25 mcg is good enough to treat this. Please repeat TSH after taking tablet for one month to check if it's controlled.

2) You semen motility seems to be low. Please scan and attach a copy of semen analysis with this query so that I can see it and analyze in detail.

3) Please also attach if any other reports of tests like HSG, ultrasound scan if done for your wife.

Let me know the details so that I can advise you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Uploded the report of semen analysis, report of TSH Level...our ages are 30yrs and 23 ylmmrs..

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Life style changes required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the additional information.

I saw the attachment.

The motility is marginally low. Sluggish + Rapid motility together is around 30 % only which should be 50 %.

Please follow the instructions I am typing below:

1) Please stop smoking and alcohol if you have habits.

2) If you are overweight lose weight.

3) Wear loose pants and undergarments as much as possible.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (27 minutes later)

My Weight is about 78 kg....And I have to ride motorcycle about 120 km per alternate days...can this reason causes low motility...Doctor adviced me to take Tab.Lineator to increase sperm motility...

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid bike travelling and lose weight

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your life style seems to be the problem.

Reduce your weight by systematic diet and exercise.

Try to use bus or train rather than bike as sitting long time on bike is not good for sperms as temperature of testes increase.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar