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In a woman who is hypothyroid, could her symptoms cease for a short while after delivery, due to changes in thyroid hormone levels post delivery?

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Possibly: however, careful monitoring of thyroid function is mandatory after delivery.

Dr Robinson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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