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Thyroid Disorders Community
This patient support community is for discussions relating to thyroid issues, goiter, Graves disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, metabolism, pituitary gland, cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
TT effect on Cholesterol and Osteoporosis?
by lcarter6, Jul 24, 2008 05:05PM
What does a total thyroidectomy do to cholesterol levels and existing osteoporosis?
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A TT doesn't have a direct impact on cholesterol levels, but being hypothyroid (levels too low) does. Those with hypothyroidism tend to have higher cholesterol levels.