{"product_id":"hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid-1-test-exp-30-11-26","title":"Hypothyroidism (Underactive thyroid) 1 test (exp: 30\/11\/26)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) activates the thyroid gland to produce the thyroid hormones, thyroxine, and triiodothyronine. These are essential for maintaining your body’s metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAn underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is a common condition where your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones in response to TSH, causing TSH levels to rise.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCommon symptoms include tiredness, low mood, feeling cold regularly, weight gain, dry skin, brittle hair, and menstrual cycle irregularities in women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTesting of TSH levels in the blood is the best initial test for hypothyroidism. A TSH level over 5μIU\/ml indicates an underactive thyroid, which requires treatment by your healthcare provider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePull off and dispose cap of lancet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eClean fingertip with alcohol pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePress the lancet against the fingertip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMassage the pricked fingertip to obtain blood drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePut capillary dropper in contact with blood and draw the blood to fill line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePut the collected blood into the sample well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAdd 2 drop of the buffer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWait for the coloured line and read results at 10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFull product preparation and usage is included in product box on IFU (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/well.co.uk\/content\/2San%20Thyroid%20Test.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003einstructions for use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"health \u0026wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55739186446721,"sku":"WY0034531S","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7828\/7680\/files\/71rkW6nZ8HL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1756219416","url":"https:\/\/wayspharmacy.co.uk\/products\/hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid-1-test-exp-30-11-26","provider":"Ways Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}