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Should subclinical hypothyroidism be treated with meds ? tsh level of 4.2 ?
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Depends: Treatment should be discussed with your doctor. Depending on your age and cause of your hypothyroidism, it may make sense to treat it. For example, if you are young and have hashimoto's (which equates to a high likelihood of progressing) treatment typically makes sense.
Answered 11/20/2017
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