IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4776: Mood Disorders in Levothyroxine-Treated Hypothyroid Women
Conclusion: In spite of receiving treatment with levothyroxine, women with hypothyroidism are more likely to have depression and anxiety. Health professionals need to assess the mood of women with hypothyroidism. Although levothyroxine is a good treatment for the symptoms of hypothyroidism, it may not be enough to prevent development or persistence of depression and anxiety by itself.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Benjam ín Romero-Gómez Paula Guerrero-Alonso Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres Blanca Notario-Pacheco Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca Tags: Article Source Type: research
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