Effect of Ramadan fasting on thyroid functions in hypothyroid patients taking levothyroxine: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mohamed Mohamed Belal Asmaa Reda Youssef Hany Baker Nessreen Awaad Elalaky Ahmed Atef Marey Muhammed Adel Quaisy Eslam Mohammed Rabea

Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2023)

TSH increases significantly after Ramadan. No timing point has superiority in maintaining thyroid control. However, choosing the timing should be individualized according to the patient's preference to guarantee the most possible compliance.

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