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I am a female/ g6pd carrier . could g6pd cause hypothyroidism? i am also breastfeeding my 18 month baby. could this be the cause?

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It's possible: Some animal studies showed that level of thyroid hormone can affect the activity of the g6pd. http://www.sid.ir/en/vewssid/j_pdf/84920050203.pdf.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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