Not exact matches
Iodine is an essential building block for
thyroid hormone, and sufficient iodine
levels are
necessary for proper
thyroid function and the resulting production of
thyroid hormone.
Keeping an eye on
thyroid levels and adjusting your medications as
necessary are the only treatments that you should need in pregnancy and beyond.
Much like diabetics who need insulin, or those suffering with
thyroid disease need replacement medications, once your body stops producing enough testosterone at adequate
levels, typically replacement is
necessary.
Women starting estrogen may find an elevation of their TSH
level, and dose adjustments to their
thyroid hormone medication may be
necessary.
While insulin is often vilified in low - carb circles, healthy insulin
levels are
necessary for regulation of
thyroid hormone production [9].
Periodic blood work will be
necessary to monitor
thyroid levels and the drug's effect on your pet's health.
Your veterinarian will most likely schedule periodic blood tests to measure the
levels of
thyroid hormone in your dog's body, so that the dosage can be monitored and adjusted, if
necessary.
The veterinarian now has a wide range of blood tests available to help ascertain the
level of
thyroid function, and if
necessary, supplemental
thyroid hormone can be given in tablet form.
(If your dog is taking
thyroid drugs, you may need to ask your vet to monitor his
thyroid levels and adjust medication if
necessary.)