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    Glossary Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy

    supplements thyroid hormones for underactive or removed thyroid glands

    Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy (THRT) is a medical treatment used to supplement or replace the thyroid hormones in individuals whose thyroid gland is underactive (hypothyroidism) or has been removed. This therapy typically involves the daily administration of synthetic thyroid hormones, such as levothyroxine, to help regulate the body's metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance.

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