HCG acting like TSH?

[antelopers]

I've recently discovered that my reverse T3 runs high, even though the rest of my thyroid numbers are normal. My doc is starting me on a daily T3 pill.

I read that HCG acts like TSH in the body and can act on the same receptors. If you're someone who naturally converts T4 into a high amount of Reverse T3 instead of free T3, could this explain why HCG would not agree with that person and make them gain weight, feel tired, lose appetite, etc?

 

[Vince]

I've never heard of HCG affecting the thyroid. So I highly doubt that it's true. Hopefully other members will chime in and give their opinion.

 

[Vince]

hCG and the thyroid gland

 

[antelopers]

I've never heard of HCG affecting the thyroid. So I highly doubt that it's true. Hopefully other members will chime in and give their opinion.

Thanks Vince. I found this in a quick Google search so it is definitely documented:

Vol 2 Issue 6 p.5-6 | American Thyroid Association

Maybe it only makes enough of a difference in pregnant women.

 

[MikeXL]

Hmm. Never heard of this. Do you have any clinical papers that you can post?

 

[Vince]

Thanks Vince. I found this in a quick Google search so it is definitely documented:

Vol 2 Issue 6 p.5-6 | American Thyroid Association

Maybe it only makes enough of a difference in pregnant women.

Looking like they are talking about a very high amount, much greater than what we use

 

[antelopers]

Looking like they are talking about a very high amount, much greater than what we use

Ok makes sense.