TSH suppression therapy

TSH suppression therapy involves using medications, typically levothyroxine, to lower the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. It’s often prescribed for people treated for thyroid cancer or certain thyroid nodules to prevent cancer recurrence or growth. By reducing TSH levels, which can stimulate thyroid tissue, the therapy aims to minimize the stimulus for abnormal or cancerous cells to grow. The goal is to keep TSH below a specific target, tailored to each patient's condition, while monitoring for potential side effects like osteoporosis or heart issues.