doctors usually prescribe thyroid hormone pills to treat hypothyroidism. most people start to feel better within a week or two. your symptoms will probably go away within a few months. but you will likely need to keep taking the pills permanently. it's important to take your medicine just the way your doctor tells you to. you will also need to see your doctor for follow-up visits to make sure you have the right dose. getting too much or too little thyroid hormone can cause problems. if you have mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism you may not need treatment now. but you'll want to watch closely for signs that it is getting worse.
how is hypothyroidism treated?