Treating Hypothyroidism

To treat hypothyroidism and return blood levels of thyroid hormone to normal, Dr. Klotch may prescribe thyroid hormone pills. The dose of hormone may need to be adjusted a few times before the best level is found for you.

Once you begin taking thyroid hormone, your symptoms should clear up. If your thyroid gland has enlarged, it may return to normal size. To maintain your thyroid hormone at the right level, you’ll probably need to take thyroid hormone pills for the rest of your life. Dr. Klotch will regularly monitor the level of thyroid hormone in your blood, usually once a year, to be sure the hormone dosage continues to be right for you.

Thyroid hormone is natural and easily accepted by the body. If taken as instructed, it generally has no side effects.