In this episode:

• There are four formulations of thyroxine available – understand the differences and the practical implications
• How to initiate thyroxine in the elderly, the newly pregnant woman and an otherwise healthy young adult
• How to monitor progress
• Excluding subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy is critical

Expert: Prof Creswell Eastman AO, Endocrinologist

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EMERITUS PROFESSOR CRESWELL EASTMAN AO (1940-2025)

Emeritus Professor Creswell Eastman AO, Endocrinologist, was respected worldwide for his dedication to global prevention of iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders. Professor Eastman's podcasts focus on thyroid health, pregnancy and foetal outcomes and are relevant today as they have always been.

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