Thyroid Hormone Medication After Thyroid Surgery | UCLA Endocrine Center

Curious about thyroid surgery and the need for medication afterward? Join Dr. Kyle Zanocco, an endocrine surgeon from UCLA Health, as he breaks down the answer to this common question.
Your thyroid gland impacts crucial functions like metabolism, energy levels and body temperature. After surgery, you might have to replace the hormones it can no longer produce on its own. If your entire thyroid was removed, medication is a must. But if only part of the thyroid was taken out, the need for medication depends on the reason behind the surgery.
In most cases, you might be prescribed levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone. This medication is like what your thyroid used to make naturally.
Remember that every patient is unique. Based on your situation, your doctor will tailor the medication dose and monitor your thyroid hormone levels regularly.
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[@fowsiyoaxmed683]

i remove one loope of thyroid the question is can i need to take any medication to replate my hormones??

[@rajithamargam9521]

Iam under going to hemithyroidectomy surgery and now the gland hormonal release is in balanced condition iam not using any Thyroid medication .
After hemithyroidectomy what is the condition of thyroid harmones secretion by remaining half is there any requirement of taking thyroid tablets