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My 13yr old was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year. she takes .75mg synthroid (thyroxine) everyday. i've heard she had a high probibility of being sterile.?
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Not likely: There is no established correlation with use of thyroid replacements such as synthroid (thyroxine) and sterility. So no worries.
Answered 10/6/2012
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