Topic:	endocrine & metabolic diseases (en)
Title:	Thyroid Hormone Treatment.
Author:	n/a
Source:	Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 2 p.
Availability:	Available from American Thyroid Association. 6066 Leesburg Pike, Ste 550, Falls Church, VA 22041. Email:thyroid@thyroid.org. Website: www.thyroid.org. Price: Available free of charge on website.
Abstract:	This fact sheet describes thyroid hormone treatment, which is used to replace the function of a nonworking thyroid gland or to prevent further growth of thyroid tissue. The goal of thyroid hormone treatment is to closely replicate normal thyroid function. Written in nontechnical language, the fact sheet reviews the definition of thyroid hormone replacement therapy, the details of taking this type of therapy, and the different types of thyroid hormone therapy in use, answering common questions in each section. Specific topics include the dose of thyroid hormone, FDA-approved products for this type of therapy, interactions between thyroid hormone and other medications, taking thyroid hormone while pregnant, concerns about the use of desiccated animal thyroid, the indications for thyroid hormone suppression therapy, and treatment of thyroid cancer. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association website (www.thyroid.org) for additional information.
Format:	Factsheet
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Endocrine Diseases and Disorders. Thyroid. Diagnosis. Symptoms. Therapy. Hormones. Drug Therapy. Administration and Dosage. Patient Care Management.
Minor Keywords:	Thyroid Gland. Physiology. Patient Education. Patient Selection. Monitoring. Drug Effects.
Publication Number:	ENDC10089.
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