TSH increased. What does this mean for women, if the removed thyroid gland, T3 and T4 is normal after childbirth, surgery, radioiodine therapy, pregnancy, planning, reception L-thyroxine. Causes, symptoms, treatment of folk remedies, nutrition, implications

Regulating hormone - thyrotropin (TSH) is very important to complete the work of the body. Violation of its production has a negative impact on the function of all internal organs. Therefore it is necessary to understand what it means when a woman has elevated TSH and how it affects the well-being and should know what to do to fix this problem.

Function of TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone in women

Generation TSH occurs in the pituitary gland, and it is in front of his share. Its function - supervise the work of the thyroid gland. TTG also promotes the formation of hormones thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3). It depends on them how metabolic processes in cells and tissues, as well as height, body temperature correctly will occur.

By reducing the amount of T3 and T4 hormones increases the production of TSH, as they are closely linked and there is a feedback between them. Raising TSH plasma concentration indicates a violation of thyroid function or endocrine system.

Thyrotropin able to influence:

• menstrual cycle;
• auditory and visual function;
• CNS work;
• height;
• cardiovascular system;
• emotional condition;
• intestinal motility;
• the work of the reproductive organs;
• psychosomatic reaction;
• production of erythrocytes;
• the energy balance in the body.

TTG facilitates entry of blood plasma iodine into the thyroid gland (TG) and stimulate protein synthesis, vitamin A, phospholipids and nucleic acids.

age-related indicators

Thyrotropin level standards in the body varies depending on age and time of day. The highest concentration in the blood is fixed in 2-4 hours. in the morning, and the minimum - in 17-18 hours.

To determine the index of TSH in the body conducted a special analysis. Based on these data the doctor can judge the possible deviations. Elevated levels of TSH indicates inhibition of thyroid function.

Norma TSH in women, depending on age:

Age	The level of TSH in mkIE / ml
Up to 1 month.	1,1-16,8
1 - 2.5 months.	0.6-10.0
2.5 - 12 months.	0.4-7.0
15 years	0.4-6.0
5 - 14 years	0.4-5.0
15 - 49 years	0,4-4,9
Over 50 years	0.27-4.2

The greatest amount of TSH in the plasma is present in infancy. Then, as the child grows its concentration gradually decreases, which continues until the onset of puberty (11-14 years).

While preparing for the menopause (35-40 years) increased production of the hormones T4 and T3, with increased thyroid.

Therefore, it is important at this time to analyze and monitor the levels of TSH in order to prevent the development of hyperthyroidism. After the extinction of reproductive function (50 years and older) in the female body is significantly reduced production of hormones, including thyroid stimulating hormone. Its high content of this period shows the development of the pathology and requires special examination.

If this were found to exceed the permissible norms regulating hormone, the doctor prescribes a re-examination. And only when it is confirmed a diagnosis and following treatment.

Factors that increase the level of hormone

TSH increased (what does it mean for women, and what consequences this has for the deviation of the body described below) for the multitude of factors that need to be identified to eliminate disease symptoms.

The main reasons for increasing the concentration of thyroid-stimulating hormone in blood plasma:

• failure of adrenal function;
• mental, somatic disorders severe;
• surgery to remove the thyroid;
• obesity;
• dystrophy pancreas or violation of its operation;
• radioiodine therapy;
• pregnancy;
• thyroid cancer;
• hypothalamic syndrome
• a surplus or deficiency of iodine in the body;
• renal failure;
• genetic predisposition;
• tumors in the pituitary gland;
• Cholecystectomy;
• thyroiditis.

TSH may provoke an increase and other factors that are not related to the failure of the thyroid gland.

These include:

• excessive exercise;
• the constant lack of sleep;
• severe acute respiratory infections;
• infectious disease;
• trauma, stress;
• uncontrolled medications.

In the case of the operation

TSH increased (what does it mean for women after surgery) in the case of surgery for various reasons, the main of which is that any operation becomes stress to the body, so it leads to hormonal crash.

A slight deviation from the norm is the norm after surgery. But if the analysis showed excess rates of 5 units or more, it can cause hypothyroidism development.

The main reasons for the increase TTG following operations:

• renal failure, severe forms of dialysis patients;
• cholecystectomy;
• incorrectly adjusted replacement therapy;
• reception of drugs such as corticosteroids, analgesics, anticonvulsants, cardiac glycosides.

If you have removed the thyroid gland

Radioiodine therapy leads to a change in hormonal levels as a whole. This is due to the fact that completely stops the natural production of hormones T3 and T4 as a result of the removal of the thyroid gland. In this regard, the pituitary gland reacts to hormonal deficiency and increases the production of thyroid stimulating hormone.

Therefore, to restore the hormonal balance in the body, appointed replacement therapy. A slight excess of TSH after removal of the thyroid gland is normal.

A significant excess of indicators may be caused by the following reasons:

• inefficiency replacement therapy;
• patient's rejection of the reception of prescribed drugs;
• mental disorder;
• enhanced production of adrenal hormones.

At a rate of T4 and T3

On TSH concentration in the blood plasma not only affect thyroid hormones. Sometimes there is a deviation of the level of TSH in a big way with a normal index of T4 and T3 in the body.

The main precipitating factors:

• subclinical hypothyroidism;
• neoplasms of benign and malignant properties;
• severe psychological trauma;
• late toxicosis;
• lack of iodine in the body;
• drug therapy, inhibits the production of hormones;
• hemodialysis;
• failure of adrenal function;
• lead poisoning.

If pregnancy is planned

TSH level is important when planning a pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended before conception to analyze the maintenance of hormones in the body that helps to identify the absence or presence of thyroid dysfunction.

TTG norm when planning a pregnancy rate in the range of 1.5-2.5 mkIE / ml.

Exceeding this level leads to problems with conception and may be indicative of complications during pregnancy. Hormonal mother's failure has a negative impact on fetal development. In addition, TSH abnormalities can cause miscarriage in early pregnancy.

Indicators during gestation

During pregnancy a woman's body hormonal changes occur, and therefore the rate of TSH is also changing.

TSH norm during gestation:

Trimester	Indicators mkIE / ml
1	0,1-0,4
2	0,3-2,8
3	0,4-3,5

It is important to control the concentration of TSH in the plasma throughout the period of gestation. Because of its content of a doctor can detect any deviation from the norm.

Elevated TSH during pregnancy is often diagnosed when a woman has a lack of iodine. This means that the amount of the component that comes with the meal is not enough for the needs of the fetus and the mother. To eliminate the deficit doctor prescribes prophylactic administration of iodine, as its lack of a negative impact on the development of the nervous system of the baby.

A slight excess of TSH figures 2 and 3 trimester is a natural phenomenon, as the baby By this time sformirovyvaetsya own thyroid gland and therefore the need for maternal hormones disappears. However, a significant deviation thyrotropin up upwards during gestation can be with concomitant diseases in the body.

Pathological causes:

• a severe form of preeclampsia;

  

• Regular stress;
• failure of adrenal function;
• overvoltage;
• thyroid tumors;
• severe intoxication;
• violation of the pituitary gland;
• renal insufficiency.

After childbirth

Pregnancy and childbirth have a serious impact on women hormonal background. And so to restore the body needs a certain period of time, the duration of which depends on the individual person. Therefore, a slight deviation of thyrotropin in a big way is a natural phenomenon and does not require medical treatment.

But, if the analysis showed significant excess TSH levels in a woman's body after childbirth, it is an alarm signal and requires special treatment.

The main reasons that may trigger increased concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone:

• severe stress;
• taking potent drugs during pregnancy;
• unbalanced diet mothers;
• difficult birth;
• postpartum tireodinit;
• violation of lactation function;
• chronic sleep deprivation;
  
• increased emotional load.

Signs of increased performance

TSH increased (what does it mean for women, and what signs is characterized by deviation) depending on the phase of the ovulation cycle. Knowledge of symptoms can help identify the abnormality at an early stage.

Warning signs indicating an increase of thyrotropin in the blood:

• sleep disturbance;
• depression;
• peeling and irritation of the skin;
• fatigue;
• loss of appetite;
• weight gain;
• causeless irritability;
• deterioration of joint flexibility;
• causeless apathy;
• periodic constipation;
• the formation of goiter;
• Body temperature changes;
• violation of the menstrual cycle;
• severe muscle pain;
• swelling of the extremities;
• absent-mindedness;
• Excessive pale skin.

The presence of at least some of the following signs is reason to see a doctor and undergo analysis.

Negative consequences

Subsequently to avoid the serious consequences of hormonal disorders, it is important to take timely treatment.

In its absence, the following health problems may arise:

• Disorders in the nervous system and as a result, a woman diagnosed persistent neurosis, mental disorders.
  
• Worsening of the heart muscle, and there is a failure rate.
• The functionality of the reproductive system is broken, which manifests instability menstruation, ovulation deceleration, conceiving problems. Furthermore, increasing susceptibility to the effects of infections.
• There are problems with vision.

Elevated thyrotropin negatively reflected on the skin. They are vulnerable even to minor damage. And also increases the likelihood of developing dermatological pathologies. So the sooner a woman pay attention to the warning signs of hormonal failure in the body the less damage it will cause to health.

People therapy

TSH increased (what does it mean for women and how it affects the body described above), but it can be reduced in several ways. Reduce the concentration of TSH in the plasma by the methods of traditional medicine. This type of therapy is an auxiliary to the basic treatment.

The use of folk remedies must agree with the doctor, depending on the index of TSH abnormalities in a big way.

Use healing components necessary in the absence of an allergy to them. Otherwise, it could significantly affect the state of health of women.

means effective recipes:

• Prepare 250 ml of juice of persimmon. Add 40 ml of alcohol drink mix. Sustain means 3 days in the dark, occasionally shaking the container. After a time the drink is ready for use. Taking medication before a meal, mixing it in half with water to 30 ml, 3 times a day.
• 1 Wash the lemon. Grind it with the peel until smooth slurry. Add to the mix the sugar to taste. Accept means 4 times a day, eating 25 ml for 1 time.
  
• Connect collection of rose hips, fennel, St. John's wort, dandelion, chamomile in equal amounts. Weigh 50 g of the resulting mixture and pour it into a glass container. Add 30 mL to herbs chicory. Pour all of the components 300 mL of boiling water. Withstand 15 min. Drink healing infusion 3 times a day, drinking 50 ml.
• Connect collection celandine, mother and stepmother, yarrow, rose hips, angelica root in the same amount. Pour 30 g of the curative mixture to the ceramic container. Pour 250 its boiling, and then another boil 15 min., Not allowing the drink much bubbling. Insist 2 hours, cleaned. Drink broth 4 times a day before eating, drinking 50 ml of the drug.
• Connect collection elecampane, birch buds, fruits of mountain ash and cocklebur, taking components in equal amounts. Disconnect 30 ml mixture and pour it 250 ml of boiling water. Boil means 20 min., Not allowing him to a rolling boil. Sustain 2 h., Remove impurities. Drink decoction 3 times a day before meals 50 ml.

Folk remedies therapy should be continued until TSH levels are not back to normal.

A reception Rules (L) -tiroksina

Active hormone drug is a synthetic analogue of thyroxine. The medicine prescribed for hypothyroidism to restore thyroid function. Moreover, the drug acts as replacement therapy following the procedure of application of the radioactive iodine.

Instructions for use L (L) -tiroksina:

1. Drink a medicine necessary for half an hour before eating, drinking just plain water. If the reception has been missed, it can be done in 3-4 hours, when the food digest.
2. When assigning high dosage amount can be drinking for 2 times, but, under normal combination with food.
3. Dosage means assigns the attending physician based on severity of the disease, and this takes place gradually, starting with the minimum amount of drug.
4. When the rate of drug replacement therapy depends on the patient's weight. The amount of drug is determined by multiplying the body weight by a factor of 1.75. But as the active ingredient has the ability to accumulate in the body, the experts recommend to gradually reduce the dosage.
5. Change yourself daily rate of the drug is prohibited. If, after receiving the funds felt discomfort and deterioration of health, you should consult your doctor to adjust the dosage.
6. For older women, as well as suffering from arrhythmia and have a predisposition to coronary artery disease is allowed 1 or 2 days a week, but not in a row, skip the medication.
7. Admission A (L) -tiroksina say during pregnancy and lactation.
8. The drug should not be taken in combination with other drugs. The interval between doses of drugs must be at least 4 hours.

Taking L (L) -tiroksin necessary to conduct an analysis on the concentration of hormones in the plasma: the selected rate - 2 times a year, in the selection of dosage - 1 time in 2 months.

When side effects such as excessive sweating, tachycardia, are not like For 10 days after the start of treatment, consult your doctor to change the reception mode facilities.

power Features

Proper nutrition is very important at an elevated TSH. Without this it is practically impossible to reduce the figure to the required standards, even with regular medication. If the deviation is not associated with pathological processes in the body, the right diet will help to normalize the hormonal balance without additional therapy.

Required products to normalize TSH levels:

• Oily sea fish. This will ensure that the body polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3, which are necessary for a woman's reproductive system. The product should be consumed 1-2 times a week.
• Yogurt based on goat's milk.
• Sauerkraut.
• Seaweed rich in iodine.
• Coconut oil, ameliorating metabolism in cells.
• Broth-based chicken, beef bones.
• Cereals are rich in fiber.
• Fruits, vegetables, except turnips, radishes and cabbage of the following types: broccoli, cauliflower, red, white.
• Sprouted flax seed.

It should also exclude the following products:

• dairy products;
• Sugar in large quantities;
• bakery products;
• pasta;
• breakfast cereals;
• fast food;
• semi-finished product;
• sausages;
• products based on soy;
• preserves, pickles.

Strict adherence to the diet can significantly speed up the recovery of women.

Increased rate of TSH during special analysis suggests hormonal failure. This means that women are not all in the body to work well. It is therefore necessary to identify the cause, provoking the deviation and undergo the necessary treatment. Any disregard for the warning signs would only exacerbate the problem and can lead to serious complications.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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