A review of the effects of hormonal contraception on thyroid function

L'Hermite, M.; Hubinont, P.O.

Revue Francaise de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique 71(3): 215-219

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-290X
PMID: 785576
Document Number: 106026
It is well known that the absorption of estrogen and progestogen alters the thyroxine-binding globulin capacity of serum and thus affects the proteins that carry the thyroid hormones and, consequently, the tests that are in current use. However, the levels of free thyroid hormones are altered only slightly and the peripheral thyroid function remains unchanged.

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