YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2002: Re: Daughter's annovulation and TSH level

Re: Daughter's annovulation and TSH level

From: Samir Fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:52:55 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 23 Sep 2002, Anna wrote: >
>I am sorry, I should have noted that the Dr ran the FSH and the LH. The
>FSH was 5.1 and the LH was 4.6, I am not sure what they mean if
>anything, the Dr didn't mention anything about it. Also her serum
>Glucose was low and this was not a fasting test. The LH test doesn't
>show a range, but the FSH test says it's in range for which part of her
>cycle I don't know because they list all three.
>
>Can you explain her FSH and LH levels? I don't see an Estradiol test on
>the results.

they are within normal range,however,TSH is secreted from pituitary to regulate thyroid gland which in turn secretes thyroxin hormone.this thyroid hormone is essential in the metabolism of all body organs including the ovaries and if decreased or increased can affect ovarain function causing anovulation and absence of menstruation. >
>BTW my other daughter who is 12.5 who has had her period for 1 year had
>the same tests run and her TSH was well within normal range, actually it
>was perfect and she doesn't have any of the symptoms my daughter with
>the high TSH level has.
>
>Thanks for your reply..Am I correct in stating the Thyroid Stimulating
>Hormone comes from the pituitary and that's what regulates your
>menstruation?
>
>Although your daughter seems to suffer from hypothyroidism it is better
>>to test FSH,LH and estradiol.Hypothyroidism can cause anovulation and
>>delay the appearance of period
>>
>>--
>>Samir Aziz MD
>>Asist.Professor Ob.Gyn
>>Director Gyn.Oncology
>>Al-Azhar University-Egypt
>>Editorial Advisor Obgyn.net(P&B,gyn.Oncology)
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only.
>>

-- Samir Aziz MD Asist.Professor Ob.Gyn Director Gyn.Oncology Al-Azhar University-Egypt Editorial Advisor Obgyn.net(P&B,gyn.Oncology)

This is for educational purposes only.

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