Normal T3 and TSH but Low T4 Q: Dear Doctor, during my thyroid test T3 was 0.94 (normal 0.58-1.59), T4 was 4.55 (normal 4.87-11.72) and TSH 3.32 (normal 0.35 -4.94). That is, T4 level is little less. Is there any treatment required? Doctor told me there is no problem. Is T4 deficiency affecting my body? […]
Causes of Reduced Thirst in Some Individuals Q: Since I can remember, I have not had the mechanism that triggers thirst. I have just never been thirsty, unless I have exercised or overexerted myself. Otherwise I can literally go all day and not be thirsty. I would just like to know if there is a […]
Normal Male Hormone Values and Factors Affecting Them Q: What is the normal testosterone level? By: Shihab Reply: The normal range of testosterone level in a male is 260 -1080 ng/dl. Any value within this range is considered normal and requires no treatment. The value range of this hormone is quite broad. This is because […]
Difficult Cycles After the Tubes Tied Q: I am 25 years old and have 4 children. I had my tubes tied in 2010 and have had a regular 4-5 days heavy period since then. On Saturday I woke up at 7 am and had a little blood, and bled very light until Sunday night when […]
Difficulty in Conceiving With Mild Underactive Thyroid Q: I am 40, weigh 204 and have been TTC for almost 2 years. Currently I’m on letrozole and metformin. My TSH is 1.5. I had my first child at age 37. I started synthroid because my TSH level was within normal range but near the high end. […]
TSH Levels During Pregnancy The reference range for TSH during pregnancy is as follows: First Trimester: 0.1 – 2.5 Second Trimester: 0.2-3.0 Third Trimester: 0.3 – 3.0 Values out of range need to be investigated and managed accordingly. They may indicate Hypo (underactive) or Hyper (over active) state of the maternal thyroid gland. Why Are […]
Disturbed Menstrual Cycles in Young Female Q: Hi, I am 19 years old female and I am having irregular periods. My menstrual cycle was fine till last year. I’ve been facing this problem since March 2012. When I consulted a gynecologist, who gave me a course of medicines including diane-35. I had to use the […]
Thyroid Disorders May Present as Menstrual Irregularities Q: My throat swells at the end of every month. The doctor put me on the pill to stop my periods. So it calmed down a bit, but now it’s getting worse. – By Lisa Lock, female, age 47. Reply: Your problem appears to be related to your […]
Breast Fullness in a Hypothyroid Patient Q: I am now 27 years old. My son is 4.5 years now. I had a normal delivery and I fed him for 1 year. I didn’t take any pills to control milk; it gradually reduced. Now and then, I was getting few drops of white fluid, when breast […]
Effects of Low Thyroid Hormone During Pregnancy Q: My TSH level is 25 in first trimester and have to test T3 and T4. If T3 and T4 comes abnormal, will it affect the baby’s growth and brain? Should we carry it or abort? Kindly suggest. Thanks in advance. -By Geeta Bisht, 35 years old. Reply: […]
