Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
On Menopause.Can An Online Doctor Check If The Thyroid Blood Tests Are Normal ?
My thyroid blood tests showed the following: TSH 2.610; TSI 53; TPO Ab 130; Anti Ab 130 and my doctor said we should monitor this since it shows I will have a thyroid problem in the future. I want to know if there is something I should be doing now. I also had low Vitamin D and showed I'm in menopause (although it has not been12 months with no period yet.) AAAA
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
Hello
As you have said that you are in menopause , so vitamin D will be low , and in females of 40-60 years do have low vitamin D.
Your thyroid profile appears normal , with normal TSH
Though your antibodies against thyroid are increased that is TPO thyroid peroxidase , and anti thyroglubulin.
Most of the population of western countries are positive for these antibodies and yet only 50% of them will develop thyroid disease , rest will be normal..
These antibodies show that you may or may not develop autoimmune thyroidistis , that could be hyper or hpothyroid.
I would suggest that you should undergo 3 monthly follow up for thyroid profile , then 6 monthly till next 3 years, then you can forget it.
And for now you cannot take any medicine , or herbal medicine to prevent this autoimmne thyroidistis to develop.
As you have said that you are in menopause , so vitamin D will be low , and in females of 40-60 years do have low vitamin D.
Your thyroid profile appears normal , with normal TSH
Though your antibodies against thyroid are increased that is TPO thyroid peroxidase , and anti thyroglubulin.
Most of the population of western countries are positive for these antibodies and yet only 50% of them will develop thyroid disease , rest will be normal..
These antibodies show that you may or may not develop autoimmune thyroidistis , that could be hyper or hpothyroid.
I would suggest that you should undergo 3 monthly follow up for thyroid profile , then 6 monthly till next 3 years, then you can forget it.
And for now you cannot take any medicine , or herbal medicine to prevent this autoimmne thyroidistis to develop.
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hypothyroidism
Loading Online Doctors....