As mentioned earlier, hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease) requires standardized treatment (does hyperthyroidism necessarily require medication). What are the treatment methods for hyperthyroidism and what are their advantages and disadvantages? After treatment, hyperthyroidism may still recur. The types of medications include methimazole (Sage) and propylthiouracil (PTU). Medications may have some side effects. In addition, when hyperthyroidism is present in pregnant women, PTU treatment is recommended in early pregnancy (0-12 weeks) and Sage treatment is recommended in mid- to late-pregnancy (12-40 weeks). 2. Iodine 131 therapy: relatively simple and convenient, most people can be relieved of hyperthyroidism after one treatment. Possible side effects include: 1. hypothyroidism: although the effect of iodine 131 therapy will gradually diminish, it is continuous, and most people will eventually develop hypothyroidism, and if they develop hypothyroidism, they also need to take medication for a long time; 2. aggravation of proptosis: although some people get better after treatment, their proptosis is Therefore, patients who already have proptosis are not recommended to use iodine 131 treatment. 3. Relapse of hyperthyroidism: Some people may still relapse after iodine 131 treatment and need to be treated again. In addition, pregnancy and breastfeeding should not be allowed within six months after iodine 131 treatment. 3. Surgery: Surgery is generally a good treatment for hyperthyroidism and can achieve better results for patients who do not have good results with medication and iodine 131 treatment. In addition, it may cause hypothyroidism (requiring long-term medication), damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (possible hoarseness and difficulty swallowing), hypocalcemia, and other side effects.