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Can my wife's hypothyroidism be cured permanently?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My wife has hypothyroidism. She is having a TSH level of 13 mIU/mL. We had consulted a doctor, and after a few tests, the doctor suggested taking Thyroxine 100 mcg every morning on an empty stomach.

  1. How long does she need to take the medication?
  2. Is there a permanent cure for this?

Please suggest.
Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query about your wife and her thyroid function test results. Well, she does seem to have hypothyroidism. But her dose seems to be a bit higher. Anyways, you must usually take it according to your body weight or the TSH values. Try to repeat the same TSH after six weeks, and then we can decide what an appropriate dose is for her.

Yes, she has to take this medicine for life. This is not a major disease, but a very important gland that is not functioning properly. So we need to replace the hormones that are formed by this gland throughout her life. This has no side effects, so relax and continue her treatment regularly.

No, there is no permanent cure for hypothyroidism; just the replacement of the deficient hormones is a management option.

I hope you find this helpful

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At September 28, 2017
Reviewed At February 25, 2026

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf is a Specialist in Diabetology and Endocrinology dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders. With two decades of clinical experience, she is skilled in managing diabetes, thyroid conditions, and a wide range of endocrine issues. Having trained internationally and earned prestigious memberships from leading medical colleges, Dr. Sadaf combines global expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She focuses on personalized treatment, preventive care, and long-term wellness to help patients achieve better health outcomes.

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