Thyreoideastimulerende hormon (TSH) produseres av hypofysen for å regulere skjoldbruskkjertelens funksjon. Det signaliserer til skjoldbruskkjertelen om å produsere skjoldbruskkjertelhormoner, som er avgjørende for stoffskiftet, energien og veksten. TSH-nivåer hjelper med å diagnostisere skjoldbruskkjertelproblemer, og viser om skjoldbruskkjertelen fungerer som den skal....
Individuals with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, family history of thyroid disease, or those undergoing treatment for thyroid disorders should test their TSH levels. It’s also recommended for people experiencing unexplained weight changes, fatigue, or mood fluctuations.
Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism):
Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism):
Measuring only TSH can miss subtler forms of thyroid dysfunction. TSH levels can be normal while thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are not, which is why testing T3 and T4 alongside TSH provides a more comprehensive view of thyroid health.