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Hyperthyroidism and weight gain, can a low tsh level cause weight gain? and how would menopause effect tsh level?
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No: Rarely hyperthyroidism manifested by a low TSH and elevated thyroid hormones can cause increased hunger leading to weight gain. Most hyperthyroids lose (muscle) weight. Menopause has no effect on TSH levels, but as we age hypothyroidism with increased TSH becomes more likely. 20% of women on medicare have elevated TSH and have frank or subclinical hypothyroidism.
Answered 6/9/2020
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