Hypothyroidism

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism Diagnosis

Hypothyroidism is a relatively common disorder. It affects more women then men, but I happen to be one of the men who does have it.

Thyroid Medications: What's the Difference?

Prescription thyroid medications for hormone supplementation may be synthetic, natural (tablets made from pig thyroid gland) or bioidentical (made at a compounding pharmacy). So what’s the difference, and are some better than others? The answer depends on the individual patient’s needs.

Dr. Arem: Thyroid and Pregnancy -- Discover The Most Common Thyroid Issues Related to Reproduction

Any woman in her reproductive years who intends to get pregnant or who is pregnant should be aware of the importance of a perfect thyroid balance for good pregnancy outcome. The negative effects of thyroid imbalance on pregnancy is more often related to low thyroid than to hyperthyroidism, simply because hypothyroidism is much more common than hyperthyroidism. The most common thyroid related issues that can affect reproduction are:

Are You On Antidepressants When the Real Problem Is Your Thyroid Gland?

Are you on antidepressants when the real problem is your thyroid gland? One of the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be depression, and many patients that come to me on antidepressants really need treatment for thyroid problems. So why is this often missed by laboratory testing?

Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss

Hypothyroidism is defined as a condition where the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough hormones for the body. A person said to have hypothyroidism has an “underactive thyroid” gland.

Hormone Imbalances in Young Women

Hormone imbalances in young women can occur just as they do during the perimenopause and menopause stages of their lives. The phytoestrogens in the foods we eat, the use of birth control pills and genetic predisposition can all be contributing factors to hormonal imbalances in younger women, and those imbalances can manifest in many ways.

Why Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism Is A Problem

Have you ever gone to the doctor with all the symptoms of hypothyroidism and are told your labs are “normal?” What if they were technically normal but not exactly optimal? That’s called sub-clinical hypothyroidism and it too can cause a whole host of problems.

Understanding Hypothyroid Conditions, Part 3

One of the ways that naturopathic medicine can have a success with hypothyroid cases is because naturopathic physicians look at all the potential reasons why hormones may not be working in the body.

Hypothyroidism— the Most Under-Diagnosed Condition

As many as more than 27 million Americans have an undiagnosed thyroid condition, most of the population being women over 40.

Postpartum Thyroiditis

So by now we know that it is very important to let our doctors know if we have thyroid problems upon becoming pregnant. Just as a reminder, if thyroid conditions remain unchecked during pregnancy, it could result in the following health problems for you as the mother: pre-eclampsia and/or early labor, placental abnormalities or prolonged and unusual bleeding after delivery.