Thyroid hormone replacement is effective and the mainstay of hypothyroidism treatment, so other treatments are not typically pursued.[1] Some early research is looking into whether the thyroid gland can be transplanted to produce adequate hormone replacement.[2]
Are there any other treatments for hypothyroidism?
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Thyroid hormone replacement is the primary treatment for hypothyroidism, and its effectiveness generally makes other treatments unnecessary. However, early research is exploring thyroid gland transplantation as a potential way to restore hormone production.