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Will i lose weight once my thyroid hormones are balanced?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: The dirty secret of hypothyroidism is that the weight gain is rarely lost without diet and exercise.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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