Hypothyroidism Is Very Common

How do underactive thyroid symptoms relate to infertility? Thyroid deficiency symptoms can affect ovulation. fertilization and implantation and include primary hypothyroidism, secondary hypothyroidism and borderline hypothyroidism. Read Full Story

Hypothyroidism is often difficult to detect since it has signs and symptoms that could be attributed to any number of problems. However hopefully the following list of common symptoms can help to throw some light on the condition for a clearer diagnosis and treatment plan Adults and Elderly Some of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism may include: Feeling sluggish or tired Weakness Thin or course hair Brittle nails Yellow tinted skin Memory problems Low tolerance to cold Cold skin Depression Difficulty concentrating Constipation Irregular or heavy menstrual periods Some symptoms of hypothyroidism that may be present though less common are: Muscle cramps and ... Read Full Story

What is Hypothyroidism? The thyroid gland, which is located below the Adam’s apple, produces hormones that help regulate metabolism. If the thyroid is functioning properly, the regular release of hormones keeps your system functioning on a ... Read Full Story

Thyroid weight gain is basically the effect of the thyroid gland not working properly. It is through this gland that the thyroid hormone is being produced. This hormone acts as the body’s counterpart to a car’s cruise control. It is the cruise control that allows the car to maintain a constant speed. And just like a car, it is the thyroid gland that keeps the rest of the body working at constant speed. Normal levels of the thyroid hormone make it possible for the various functions of the body to maintain its normal activity. A decrease in the production of the thyroid hormone and ... Read Full Story

Optimal thyroid health is all about: Growth, Development, Metabolism, Organ function, Fertility, Body temperature. These are all vital body functions we tend to take for granted. It may come as quite a surprise then, that the regulation of these vital tasks is due to one tiny endocrine gland – the thyroid - located in your neck just below your Adam's apple. Thyroid function is essential for our well-being. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing two hormones and carefully regulating them. The hormones produced are tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). The thyroid gland makes these two hormones using iodine, which can be found in ... Read Full Story