I'm scheduled for a varicocelectomy and have hypothyroidism currently taking Thyronorm 150mg. Will my thyroid levels being too high or low cause any issues during the surgery? Could thyroid hormone levels affect how the procedure goes or my recovery?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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yes , temporary affect thyroid level.

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