Clinical uses of thyroid hormones u 1. Treatment of hypothyroidism u Hypothyroidism 1. 8% of total population Incidence increases with age 2-3% of older women More common in females1. Treatment of hypothyroidism Clinical uses of thyroid hormones Hypothyroidism 1.8% of total population. Incidence increases with age. 2-3% of older women. More common in females