India, Oct. 12 -- If you're taking thyroid medication but still struggling to keep your hypothyroidism under control, you're not alone. While prescription medicines are effective, their success can be influenced by several factors and understanding these influences can help ensure your treatment works as intended and keeps your thyroid levels balanced.

Dr Isha Arora, a Ludhiana-based endocrinologist and specialist in diabetes and hormonal health, explains how thyroid medications function, what factors can affect their effectiveness, and why they may sometimes fail to work as expected.

In an Instagram post on April 3, the endocrinologist outlines several factors - such as underlying health conditions, storage methods, and medication inte...