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  2. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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    “When the thyroid underperforms, people often feel tired, gain weight, get cold easily, or even feel depressed. These symptoms can make life tough, so doctors often prescribe levothyroxine to ...

  3. Thyroid disease in women - Wikipedia

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    Thyroid disease in women is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid in women. This condition can have a profound effect during pregnancy and on the child. It also is called Hashimoto's thyroiditis (theye-royd-EYET-uhss). During pregnancy, the infant may be seriously affected and have a variety of birth defects.

  4. How Hypothyroidism Could Be Impacting Your Weight ... - AOL

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    If low thyroid levels are confirmed, hypothyroidism is treated by taking a medication to replace the missing hormone, commonly known as thyroid hormone replacement, says Dr. Waring.

  5. Desiccated thyroid extract - Wikipedia

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    Desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), is thyroid gland that has been dried and powdered for medical use. [1] It is used to treat hypothyroidism, [1] but less preferred than levothyroxine. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1] Maximal effects may take up to three weeks to occur. [1] Side effects may occur from excessive doses. [1]

  6. Hormone Therapy Was Villainized For Decades. Now, It ... - AOL

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    It didn’t seem to matter that the Menopause Society issued a position statement in 2017—which it reaffirmed in 2022—saying that hormone therapy was the “most effective treatment” for hot ...

  7. Propylthiouracil - Wikipedia

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    Other severe side effects include liver problems and low blood cell counts. [3] Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. [3] Propylthiouracil is in the antithyroid family of medications. [4] It works by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland and blocking the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3). [3]

  8. Antithyroid agent - Wikipedia

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    In Graves' disease, treatment with antithyroid medications must be given for six months to two years, in order to be effective. Even then, upon cessation of the drugs, the hyperthyroid state may recur. Side effects of the antithyroid medications include a potentially fatal reduction in the level of white blood cells.

  9. Thiamazole - Wikipedia

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    Thiamazole, also known as methimazole, is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism. [2] This includes Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and thyrotoxic crisis. [2] It is taken by mouth. [2] Full effects may take a few weeks to occur. [3] Common side effects include itchiness, hair loss, nausea, muscle pain, swelling, and abdominal ...