For patients with Graves' disease managed on methimazole therapy who are seeking pregnancy, how long before trying to conceive do you typically recommend switching to propylthiouracil?
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Endocrinology · Boston University Geriatric Services
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I typically switch from methimazole to PTU at least 6 weeks prior to planned conception. It is important to allow enough time to check thyroid function tests and ensure that they are normal on the PTU before the patient tries to conceive.
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