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I had an autoimmune (compensated) hyperthyroidism. after the intake of ulipristalacetat it changed to hypo. do you see a connection? thank you

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Can't think of a direct connection between ulipristal and your auto-immune thyroid disorder, which can fluctuate even without an apparent cause. Kindly keep a close follow up with your doctor/endocrinologist, good luck

Answered 7/3/2016

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