A 28-year-old female asked:
sir i have my periods on time. im 27 years.got my thyroid test done on third day on periods.tsh is 6.5? do i need medication.facing acne issues oflate
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Likely: Your TSH level indicates under-active thyroid and it would be prudent to consult your doctor for replacement thyroid medication. You period is not likely to have affected the TSH result.
Answered on Sep 29, 2018
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