Thyroid
TSH
The pituitary's request for more thyroid hormone. Rising TSH means the gland is falling behind. Higher results are the ones to watch.
What commonly moves it
- TPO Antibodies
- Tg Antibodies
- Thyroid autoimmunityAntibody-driven gland damage shifts TSH and free hormone levels.
What it can affect downstream
These are commonly described physiological relationships, shared for education. They are not a diagnosis and cannot account for your medications, history, or symptoms — discuss your results with a licensed clinician.
Watching TSH over time?
Dose Compass charts each draw, flags meaningful moves, and helps you prepare questions for your clinician.
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