gwenlexky

Hi Ladies,

Can someone help me with my lab results, please? TSH= 2.65MIU/L Ref Range = 0.40 - 5.50

I have some other results here, too. Not exactly sure what all is associated with hypo. Total Testosterone - 20NG/DL Ref Range - Adult Female 20 - 76 This seems surprising. Testosterone levels have always been high for me, but I have been taking Spiro.

So, what do you all think?

Thanks very much,
g

nobimbo

A TSH test isn't enough to evaluate your thyroid function. The TSH number can fluctuate as much as 3 points during the day and it isn't a reliable measure of your thyroid (in fact, TSH is a pituitary hormone, not a thyroid hormone). The newer recommended range for TSH only goes to 3, not 5.5, although many labs are still using the older ranges. Many experts believe that anything over 2 is suspect for hypothyroidism.

You need more tests (Free T4, Free T3, and if those aren't at least at the midpoint of the lab ranges, then a TPO antibodies test), especially if you are having symptoms.

Looks like the Spiro is doing its job to lower your testesterone!

Linda

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