Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Right Level Of TSH To Be Maintained?

Gd afternoon Sir, Myself Depali Dey age-34, for my irregular mensturation, my physician advised me to taste my tsh level, and my TSH level is 8.36 on 14/12/2016 . I want to know what should be the right dose for my TSH level, and how many days should I continue ?
posted on Sun, 18 Dec 2016
Twitter Thu, 5 Jan 2017 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 6 Jan 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Checking the thyroid hormone is one of tests that is regularly done in persons with irregular period. The normal TSH range can vary slightly from one lab to the next but in general may be 0.4 to 4.2. Your lab form may state the normal range for your lab form.Your value of 8.36 is higher than normal.

This would mean that you have a condition called hypothyroidism. TSH is released from a part of the brain and goes down to work on the thyroid gland in the neck. It causes the thyroid gland to release the thyroid hormone. High TSH from the brain usually means that there is a low level of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Right Level Of TSH To Be Maintained?

Hi, Checking the thyroid hormone is one of tests that is regularly done in persons with irregular period. The normal TSH range can vary slightly from one lab to the next but in general may be 0.4 to 4.2. Your lab form may state the normal range for your lab form.Your value of 8.36 is higher than normal. This would mean that you have a condition called hypothyroidism. TSH is released from a part of the brain and goes down to work on the thyroid gland in the neck. It causes the thyroid gland to release the thyroid hormone. High TSH from the brain usually means that there is a low level of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James