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This signal is called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). As the name implies, this hormone stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone and to grow in size. This abnormal growth in size produces what is termed a âgoiter.â Thus, iodine deficiency is one cause of goiter development. Wherever iodine deficiency is common, goiter will be common.
Most physicians are trained to approach low thyroid or hypothyroid disorders with one test. The TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is considered the gold standard as reflecting thyroid gland function. The thyroid range for this test varies per laboratory, but in general the range is .045 â 4.50 uU/ml.