Karla knows that when her friend took thyroid replacement, her friend lost weight. Karla has normal levels of thyroid hormones, but wonders whether taking thyroid replacement would help her lose weight as well. What should you tell her?

A) Only as a last resort, after she has tried and failed at diet and exercise
B) Yes, but only for periods of less than six months
C) Possibly, but she must be monitored very closely
D) No. It is contraindicated, ineffective, and dangerous.


D

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