Levothyroxine Replacement Improves Oxidative Status in Primary Hypothyroidism.

Although hypothyroidism has been linked to oxidative stress, data regarding the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and oxidative stress is still inconsistent. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine replacement on oxidative stress in women with primary hypothyroidism. A total of 25 female patients with primary hypothyroidism were included.