Tag: TSH levels

Overt and subclinical hypothyroidism: who to treat and how

The article “Overt and subclinical hypothyroidism: who to treat and how” discusses the treatment strategies for overt and subclinical hypothyroidism, emphasizing that all patients with overt hypothyroidism and those with subclinical hypothyroidism with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels exceeding 10 mIU/L should receive treatment. It highlights the importance of treating pregnant

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Progesterone prevents sleep disturbances and modulates GH, TSH, and melatonin secretion in postmenopausal women

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the effects of 300 mg of oral progesterone administered nightly for three weeks on sleep architecture and hormonal profiles in healthy postmenopausal women. The results indicated that while progesterone did not affect undisturbed sleep, it significantly improved sleep disturbances caused by blood sampling, reducing

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