Table 2.
Distribution of the hypothyroid patient according to timing of diagnosis and TSH level and treatment
| Characteristics | n=56 | Percentage=100% |
|---|---|---|
| Time of diagnosis | ||
| <6 months | 5 | 8.9 |
| 6 months-2 years | 13 | 23.2 |
| >2 years-10 years | 18 | 32.1 |
| >10 years | 20 | 35.7 |
| TSH level | ||
| Normal | 32 | 57.1 |
| High | 20 | 35.7 |
| Low | 4 | 7.1 |
| Frequency of measuring TSH | ||
| <3 months | 4 | 7.1 |
| Every 3-6 months | 44 | 78.6 |
| >6 months | 8 | 14.3 |
| Dose (µg)* | ||
| 25-100 | 37 | 68.5 |
| 125-175 | 14 | 25.9 |
| 200-350 | 3 | 5.6 |
| Change in dose* | ||
| No change | 15 | 27.8 |
| Increase | 22 | 40.7 |
| Decrease | 17 | 31.5 |
TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone. *n=54