For years we've known that some patients benefit from a slight increase in thyroid medication dosage during colder months. But that's been considered “patient-based evidence,” and not formal research findings, so it’s often disregarded. Now, researchers at the American Thyroid Association 2021 annual meeting reported on specific seasonal changes in thyroid levels, and their findings may have an impact on how you treat your hypothyroidism.
Seasonal Changes in Thyroid Levels
Seasonal Changes in Thyroid Levels
Seasonal Changes in Thyroid Levels
For years we've known that some patients benefit from a slight increase in thyroid medication dosage during colder months. But that's been considered “patient-based evidence,” and not formal research findings, so it’s often disregarded. Now, researchers at the American Thyroid Association 2021 annual meeting reported on specific seasonal changes in thyroid levels, and their findings may have an impact on how you treat your hypothyroidism.