hormone test

[RONALD!]

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[Vicious cycle]

can anyone tell me what hormones these are t3,t4 and tsh?

total t4 was 89

free t3 was 5.5

ths was 3.1

bare in mind i live in the uk!

tsh is thyroid stimulating hormone i think,not sure though.

There are two main thyroid hormones: Triiodothironine (T3) 20% and thyroxine (T4) 80%. Each thyroid hormone is made up of tyrosine (protein) surrounded by four (T4) or three (T3) iodines. The amount of TSH delivered to the thyroid gland tells the thyroid how much thyroid hormone to manufacture. T4 is the main thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid. When the thyroid gland produces T4, it is taken up by every cell in the body, especially in the liver and brain. A well-regulated process causes T4 to lose iodine, generating the much more potent thyroid hormone T3, which produces activity within the cell. The amount of T3 present in the brain must remain in an optimal range in order to keep the body functioning properly. TPO (thyroid peroxidase) is an enzyme that helps to synthesize thyroid hormone. In 90% of patients with Hashimotos thyroiditis TPO levels of these antibodies will be high. Women with polycystic ovaries have a 4-5 times increased occurrence of TPO antibodies. Since early identification of antibodies increases the health and well-being of patients, TPO testing as a tool for identifying subclinical hypothyroidism is beneficial.


Hope this helps -VC-