Should I need to worry if my t4 count is 13?
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Hello, I am on birth control. I recently had a blood test and my t4 count was 13. Is this a great concern? I am currently on birth control pills too. Could the pills trigger false results? Should I discontinue taking suppressants as well? What should I do to lower it? Is it a thing to be concerned about? Please help!!!.
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@ruhiisi Hello, normal levels of total T4 range from 5–12 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dl) of blood. Normal levels of free T4 range from 0.8–1.8 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dl) of blood. TSH is the hormone that stimulates the production of T4. If it is normal then I would not worry about the T4 is a little high. If it is low, this would be a sign of a hyperthyroid state that may need treatment. If the TSH isn't normal you may want to see an endocrinologist or your primary care doctor for further testing see why it is abnormal and if treatment is necessary. To treat antithyroid Medications: Antithyroid medications (sometimes written anti-thyroid) prevent the thyroid from producing excess amounts of T4 and T3 hormones. There are 2 types of antithyroid medications used in the US—propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (also known as Tapazole). Tak to your doctor. Thanks!