The At Home Thyroid Test Is Encouraged If:
You are showing signs of hypothyroidism:
- Hand tingling or pain (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Irregular period or low sex drive
- Muscle cramps
- Hair loss or thinning
- Weight gain
- Fatigue or feeling tired all the time
- Slow pulse or heart rate
- Poor tolerance of the cold
- Depression
- Impaired memory
- Dry, coarse or thickened skin
- Constipation
You are showing signs of hyperthyroidism:
- Tremors (usually in the hands)
- Heat intolerance or excessive sweating
- Difficulty sleeping
- Irregular period
- Low sex drive
- Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
- Eye condition related to hyperthyroidism
- Excessive sweating or fever
- Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea
- Anxiety
- Weight loss
- Fatigue or feeling tired all the time
- Increase or rapid heart rate
It is recommended to take this test first thing in the morning, before 9am after fasting at least 6-8 hours.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH, is the hormone responsible for controlling hormone production by the thyroid gland. TSH is considered the most sensitive marker for screening for thyroid diseases and conditions. The Lab Me thyroid test is ideal for TSH testing at home and will show you how your levels compare to normal TSH levels.
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), also known as thyrotropin, is produced by the pituitary gland of the brain. The release of TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These two hormones are essential in controlling your bodies metabolism.
Read the ultimate cheat sheet for thyroid stimulating hormone here.
Regular testing of biomarkers can act as an early detection system. Especially if you’re not getting enough sleep, have improper nutrition, substandard training, unwise lifestyle choices or weak bone health. Lab Me helps by detecting non-optimal levels of blood biomarkers . For example, high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone which is an indicator of hypothyroidism.
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