I am a 36 years old man who recently got a lipid profile test done and was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism . My T3 and T4 levels are well within the limit but TSH is high i.e. 7.56. The doctor has advised to take Eltroxin 25 mg for lifelong. Do I need to take this? If yes, is it for a lifetime?

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Prof Dinesh Dhanwal · Accepted Answer

All patients with subclinical hypothyroidism do not require treatment. The indications include: TSH >10. Abnormal lipid profile. Positive anti-TPO antibodies. Large goitre. Females with abnormal cycles, infertility, anovulatory cycles. Patients with mild depression. In your case I suggest you to get anti-TPO, Lipid profile - and if abnormal, you may need treatment.

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Do I need to take drugs for hypothyroidism lifelong?

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