Levothyroxine
Also known as: T4, Synthroid, Eltroxin, levothyroxine sodium
Synthetic thyroxine (T4) used as the standard approach for hypothyroidism. The most commonly prescribed thyroid medication in the UK. Dose is titrated based on TSH levels. Many perimenopausal women have co-existing thyroid conditions, and thyroid symptoms can overlap significantly with menopausal symptoms.
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Research Context
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How does Levothyroxine work?
Replaces endogenous thyroxine (T4), which is converted peripherally to the active hormone triiodothyronine (T3) by deiodinase enzymes. T3 enters cells and binds to nuclear thyroid receptors, regulating genes involved in metabolism, energy production, thermoregulation, and cognitive function.
Research Depth
Well Studied
Extensive human research over many years, including randomized controlled trials.
Long-Term Evidence
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Decades of long-term human-use data are available.
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