Table 1.
Thyroid hormones and lipid before and after recombinant human thyrotropin stimulating hormone (rhTSH) stimulation.
| Variable | Before rhTSH | After rhTSH | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSH (mUI/L) | 0.43 ± 0.23 | 12.34 ± 4.53 | <0.001 |
| FT4 (ng/dL) | 1.10 ± 0.21 | 1.10 ± 0.212 | ns |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 192 ± 33 | 207 ± 26 | 0.036 |
| LDLc (mg/dL) | 116 ± 27 | 126 ± 22 | 0.066 |
| HDLc (mg/dL) | 62 ± 15 | 63 ± 15 | ns |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 72 ± 23 | 85 ± 23 | 0.016 |
| Non-HDLc (mg/dL) | 130 ± 30 | 143 ± 25 | 0.037 |
n = 27; age 39.4 ± 8 years; rhTSH, recombinant human thyrotropin; TSH, thyrotropin; FT4, free thyroxine; LDLc, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; HDLc, high density lipoprotein cholesterol.