In this article, I discuss tests that are commonly ordered by Doctors, to evaluate thyroid function in their patients. I also go over the basics in regard to tests that further evaluate patients who are found to have thyroid hormone imbalances.

While there are natural treatments that can aid in hormone replacement therapy, they cannot be used in place of it. There are natural supplements that improve hormone replacement results in some patients. Learn more about natural or what are also called "holistic" treatments.

In this article we look at basics in regard to the TSH hormone and its invaluable place in thyroid function testing.