Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

The 5 most common causes of a low TSH. TSH is often used to diagnose thyroid problems in both men and women but it isn't always perfect. In this video, I explain the various triggers of a LOW tsh and what they meant for your body. First, let's talk about what the TSH is. TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone and it is produced by the pituitary gland in your brain. TSH then goes into your bloodstream where it stimulates your thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone. TSH is either stimulating your thyroid gland because it's high or it's not because it's low. As thyroid hormone levels increase in your blood it will cause your TSH to DROP or reduce. This is why most doctors and patients associate a low TSH with a HIGH thyroid (or hyperthyroidism). But that isn't always the case... 5 common causes of a Low TSH include: #1. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism definitely can lead to a low TSH because your own body is producing too much thyroid hormone. This is often caused by the autoimmune disease Graves'.