If you’ve ever been told that your TSH is too high, chances are you’ve been handed a prescription for levothyroxine and sent on your way. End of story. But what …
Hormones
Did Your Thyroid Condition Start or Worsen During Perimenopause?
Female hormones are thought to play a role in the development of autoimmune thyroid conditions. Pregnancy, puberty, and perimenopause (periods of major changes …
Approach to Fibrocystic Breasts with Hashimoto’s
Though we may not think of it very often, the health of our breasts and the health of our thyroid are deeply connected. We know there’s an association …
How Thyroid Disease Affects Men
In honor of Father’s Day, I want to recirculate my original Men’s Health article — with some updates. This article is dedicated to all of the special men in …
Why Women Have More Thyroid Disorders: The Izabella Wentz Safety Theory
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that five to eight women are affected with Hashimoto’s for every one man. The ATA also estimates that one in …
Solutions to Increase Low Libido in Those with Hashimoto’s
Among the many symptoms of thyroid disease, there is one in particular that significantly impacts people’s relationships and overall happiness, yet it’s a …
