Subclinical hypothyroidism: To treat or not to treat?

Robin P. Peeters; Juan P. Brito

doi:10.1530/EJE-20-0621

Subclinical hypothyroidism: To treat or not to treat?

Robin P. Peeters, Juan P. Brito

Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition

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There is controversy on the treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). While a number of guidelines from professional societies recommend treatment of SCH based on TSH levels, age, and presence of comorbidities, a recent guideline issued a recommendation against thyroid hormone treatment in adults with SCH. In this debate article, we explore this controversy by presenting two points of view about SCH and its treatment. Treatment of patients who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant will not be discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	D15-D24
Journal	European journal of endocrinology
Volume	183
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1530/EJE-20-0621
State	Published - Dec 2020

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Endocrinology

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