I wasn't particularly getting tested for Hypothyroidism, i just got the bloodtest to see if everything was ok with me since I have IRREGULAR periods...
well my doc said that i was fine and that my hormones and stuff were just 'normal'
but i was sure i had hypothyroidism since i had 90% of the symptoms, plus i ONLY get periods like 4-6 times a YEAR, i got my first ever period at 12, and its still like this at 16 years old
can a bloodtest b wrong?
Since my 'bloodtest' says im 'normal' then
Whats with my irregular periods, ??
2007-03-13 16:41:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
actually, it can be normal to still have irregular periods at 16 years old too. i didn't really regulate till after i had my first baby at 21...so, don't worry and keep going to the doctor regularly.
some people regulate before 21, but that was just me...
take care!!!
2007-03-13 16:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be wrong, especially if it was the TSH. TSH changes throughout the day and if you tested in the afternoon it could stop a diagnosis. TSH must be done first thing in the morning. Another thing, AACE reduced the range in 2003 to 0.3 to 3.0, however most labs still have the range at 0.3 to 5.5. If your doctor is unaware of this, he/she will say you are fine with a TSH of 5.0. Any TSH over 2.0 shows that the thyroid is slowing down. If you didn't test in the morning, test again. Also get a free t3, free t4 and an antibody test.
Another thing you might want to test for is insulin resistance. This is done with a fasting glucose and fasting insulin blood test. Insulin resistance is commin with PCOS and PCOS can cause menstrual problems. Additional testing besides insulin and glucose would be total testosterone, progesterone, FSH, & LH.
If both conditions are negative, you might want to look into trying USP grade progesterone. It is for PMS and menopause. I know many women who had irregular periods that were hypothyroid, but it wasn't until they added this cream that they became regular.
2007-03-15 14:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly bloodtests can yield wrong answers if the test is done with bad technique. Also, the samples can be mixed up by mistake. But if the test is done properly, and the sample is yours the odds of the machines used to perform these tests just being wrong is very slight. To be sure you should have a follow up test done to confirm the first test results and , if indeed you have a under producing thyroid gland, by all means get to a doctor so he or she can get you started on synthroid or something like ti to get your thyroid concentrations in their normal ranges.
2007-03-13 16:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by Larry L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 02:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood tests are very specific and one blood test won't tell you everything...also, labs make mistakes. Talk further with your doctor.
2007-03-13 17:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust your doc or look for a second opinion
2007-03-13 16:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋