A 32-year-old woman has biochemical overt hypothyroidism (TSH 18 mIU/L, low free T4). She is not pregnant. Best initial management?...

Question

A 32-year-old woman has biochemical overt hypothyroidism (TSH 18 mIU/L, low free T4). She is not pregnant. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start levothyroxine and titrate to normalise TSH

Answer

Start carbimazole

Answer

Start liothyronine monotherapy

Answer

Observation only and repeat in 6 months

Answer

Radioiodine therapy

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Hypothyroidism