Concurrent Use of Thyroid Hormone Therapy and Interfering Medications in Older US Veterans.

Rachel LivecchiAntoinette B CoeDavid Reyes-GastelumMousumi BanerjeeMegan R Haymart Maria Papaleontiou

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2022)

Almost one-third of older adults on thyroid hormone were on medications known to interfere with thyroid hormone metabolism. Our findings highlight the complexity of thyroid hormone management in older adults, especially in women and minorities.

Keyphrases

physical activity
polycystic ovary syndrome
squamous cell carcinoma
middle aged
pregnancy outcomes
community dwelling
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
smoking cessation