The patient is a 33-year-old woman complained of fatigue, weight gain and abnormal spotting between menses. No hirsutism or nipple discharge was detected. Her BMI was 34. Her lab results were remarkable for high TSH level (13 mU/L) and low free T4 level (0.2 ng/dl). Her anti-TPO levels were extremely high (120 IU/ml). She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her aunt, brother and mother have the same disease. After starting 250 mcg Levothyroxine per day, her symptoms improved significantly and her periods are normal. She is still overweight with BMI of 31. Her most recent thyroid profile revealed all results except for anti-TPO within the normal range:
TSH: 2.35 mU/L
Free T4: 2.7 ng/dl
Anti-TPO: 75 IU/ml