Women and Thyroid Deficiency
Ask yourself the following questions:
Am I always tired?
Do I suffer from depression?
Have I been gaining weight?
Have I been losing my hair?
Do I get sick more often than usual?
Are my hands and feet always cold?
If your answer is yes to most questions, chances are, you may be one of the more than seven million American women who hve a thyroid problem.
The most common thyroid disorder so far is a hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. It causes the above symptoms, as well as many others. Hypothyroidism has a lot of effects on the health of a woman. Thyroidism has been linked to osteoporosis, hypertension, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even lung cancer. If a woman with low thyroid function becomes pregnant, her child’s health will be at risk.