Tag: FT4

Targeting Hormones for Improving Cognition in Major Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia: Thyroid Hormones and Prolactin

This 2020 narrative review examines the role of thyroid hormones and prolactin in modulating cognitive function in patients with major mood disorders and schizophrenia. It highlights that cognitive impairment is a core symptom of these disorders and remains inadequately addressed by current treatments. Subclinical hypothyroidism and low free thyroxine (FT4)

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[Effects of various contraceptives on laboratory parameters in diagnosis of thyroid gland function with special reference to the free hormones FT4 and FT3]

This observational study examined the effects of various contraceptives on laboratory assessments of thyroid function, focusing on free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels. The findings indicate that contraceptive use, particularly those containing estrogen, can influence thyroid hormone measurements by increasing thyroid-binding globulin levels, potentially altering free hormone concentrations.

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