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But there are situations in which you may need to have an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in the endocrine system, oversee your care. An endocrinologist is particularly knowledgeable about the function of the thyroid gland and the body’s other hormone-secreting glands.

Tamara Wexler, MD, PhD, an endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City recommends seeing an endocrinologist at least once when you’re first diagnosed with hypothyroidism to review your condition, your test results, and your treatment plan. “After one or two visits, you may not need to keep seeing him or her regularly,” she says. That’s when your primary care doctor can usually take over.

Other times it's smart to see an endocrinologist are when:

Symptoms of hypothyroidism don’t get better despite treatment. If you've been taking medication to replace your thyroid hormone for a while but your symptoms persist, you might want to see an endocrinologist for a second opinion, says Cathy Doria-Medina, MD, an endocrinologist with HealthCare Partners Medical Group in Torrance, California. Some people with hypothyroidism have a more difficult time finding the concentration of thyroid hormone medication that works best for them. In these situations, a specialist often can help, she says.

You have a thyroid nodule or lump. Your thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck, just below your voice box. If you have a lump, nodule, or other growth on your thyroid, an endocrinologist should examine it. Most are harmless (benign), but once in a while a more serious change is happening. Five percent of thyroid nodules are cancerous, according to the Cleveland Clinic. And sometimes — though it’s rare — thyroid nodules actually cause hypothyroidism.

You have an enlarged thyroid gland, or goiter. A goiter is an enlargement of part or all of your thyroid gland. If you have one, see an endocrinologist to help you figure out why it has developed, and what treatment will help.  “If you have a goiter, you should see an endocrinologist whether you have hypothyroidism or not,” says Dr. Wexler says.

A pituitary gland disorder is causing hypothyroidism. This gland, along with the hypothalamus, sits at the base of the brain and controls your body’s production of thyroid hormone. It’s very unusual, but in some people, the pituitary gland fails to release the thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which stimulates the production of thyroid hormone. This is a complicated condition, so if possible, see an endocrinologist to help you with next steps.

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