Is a TSH of 4.5 normal?
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Kavya Tiwari
1 month ago
The 'normal' range for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is usually 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L. A level of 4.5 might indicate 'Subclinical Hypothyroidism.' Doctors usually wait to treat this unless you have symptoms or are planning a pregnancy.
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