Treatment of hyperthyroidism in women

Hyperthyroidism, i.e., hyperthyroidism, generally refers to Graves’ disease, and is treated with medication (e.g., methimazole), iodine 131 treatment, and surgery. 1. Drug therapy: including anti-thyroid drugs (such as propylthiouracil, methimazole, etc.), iodine (such as compound sodium iodide solution), glucocorticosteroids (such as methylprednisolone), and β-blockers (such as propranolol), etc., which should be used under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Iodine 131 radiation therapy: by taking radioactive iodine agent orally, then using the rays to destroy the thyroid tissues and reduce the synthesis of thyroid hormones, and finally achieve the purpose of treating hyperthyroidism. 3. Surgical treatment: including subtotal thyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy, the purpose is to reduce the production of thyroid hormone by removing most or all of the thyroid tissue. Female hyperthyroidism patients should actively seek medical treatment, actively cooperate with physicians to carry out relevant treatment, not blindly self-medication.