Description

Did you know that 

• An underactive thyroid gland causes hypo thyroidism
• Patients with hypothyroidism will have low levels  of free thyroxine in the blood and high levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• TSH level is an early indicator of risk – If you have a high TSH but normal free thyroxine it is likely to mean that you are at risk of developing an underactive thyroid in the future
• It is 5 times more common in women
• The treatment is taking daily replacement of thyroxine 

When should you test yourself for an underactive thyroid

• If you suspect you have an underactive thyroid
• If you get repeated symptoms as follows
  • Fatigue  – tiredness
  • Weight gain
  • Cold sensitivity 
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Dry skin
  • Brittle hair and nails
  • Muscle aches and pains

Why our TSH test

• Our test is a rapid test 
• It tests for TSH levels
• It can be done at home without a visit to the GP
• It utilises your  blood from a pin prick
• The results are reliable and accurate
• They are available within 10 minutes