I am a 25 year old girl I am having hypothyroid problem since last 3 years and taking a regular treatment with local doctor please confirm me whether it can be fully cured or not?

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Lybrate-user ji, Thanks for the query. Hypothyroidism is a hormone (thyroxine) deficiency disease. This hormone is needed for every day metabolic functions in the body. Hence, there is a need for constant supplementation for lifetime. So there is no question of cure. Another important aspect is that if a woman desires to have a baby, then very strict control of TSH is absolutely essential. Otherwise, pregnancy may not occur, or if it does happen, fetal development and pregnancy outcomes are affected. So please take care. If you have any questions do come back. Thanks.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Accepted Answer

Lybrate-user ji, Thanks for the query. Hypothyroidism is a hormone (thyroxine) deficiency disease. This hormone is needed for every day metabolic functions in the body. Hence, there is a need for constant supplementation for lifetime. So there is no question of cure. Another important aspect is that if a woman desires to have a baby, then very strict control of TSH is absolutely essential. Otherwise, pregnancy may not occur, or if it does happen, fetal development and pregnancy outcomes are affected. So please take care. If you have any questions do come back. Thanks.