A member asked:

My first breast cancer tested me for tsh and my new doctor tested for fsh, why the different tests and what does each mean?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Feldman answered

Thyroid vs ovaries: The TSH looks at thyroid function, the fsh looks at ovarian function. He may have been testing the fsh to see if you are going into menopause.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

5k views

Thank

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

TSH/FSH: Tsh...........Thyroid stimulating hormone. Fsh.............Follicular cell stimulating hormone. Lh................Luteinizing hormone, usually done with fsh.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

My first breast cancer tested me for tsh and my new doctor tested for fsh, why the different tests and what does each mean?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Feldman answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

What's the best diagnosis for TSH 0.01, T3 (liothyronine) 12.9 and T4 292? No previous problems with thyroid but have had breast cancer

A member asked:

Does Fibrocystic pain start suddenly in breasts? I have been hurting 4 2 months and doc says its fibrocystic. Had cbc, tsh, prolactin and ultrasound.

A member asked:

Doctor said I had fibrocycstic breasts. Does this mean I have to change my diet or do something different in my life? Could it cause cancer or actually be cancer instead?

A member asked:

Can a test for cancer in a breast lump be wrong? It was tested not cancer but it grew back now doctors are worried.

A member asked:

Pain in left rib bone especially when i touch it, under breast at a specific point. Pain in left hip bone, thigh all the way to the knee and foot. Got CBC TSH done they're fine. Doctor said it might be sciatic pain. Sometimes feel burning in stomach.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

If all TSH FSH LH serum progesteron are in range is there any possibility of breast or cervical cancer?

Total thyroidectomy in april for papillary cancer. Current Synthroid (thyroxine) dose is 100mcg. Tsh is 0.12. Doctor ordered FSH day 3, will i ovulate?

If My TSH is suppressed due to thyroid cancer (2y ago), are my luteinizing hormone and FSH affected too? I.e. Low LH (0.4 iu/L)and FSH is expected?

Is it the estrodiol or the FSH that is relevant in having a prophylactic bilateral oophorectomy against breast cancer?

Age 42. No period 7 months. TSH, FSH and LH normal. Estradiol on the low side - 15. Pituitary gland MRI suggests microadenoma. Took progestin meds as per docs instructions to bring back period. Stopped 3 days ago, but no period. Why is that?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?