March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, which is important and relevant to many of us with hypothyroidism. This is because 90% of us with hypothyroidism also have the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. [1] However, a lot… More
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Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month 2020
March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, which is important and relevant to many of us with hypothyroidism, as 90% of the cases of hypothyroidism are actually caused by the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. [1] Yet… More
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month 2019
March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, which is important and relevant to many with hypothyroidism, as 90% of the cases of hypothyroidism are caused by the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. [1]
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month 2018
Do you know if your hypothyroidism is autoimmune? It is said that 90% of the cases of hypothyroidism are caused by the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. [1]
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month 2017
90% of those of us with hypothyroidism have the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis to thank for it. [1]
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month 2016
Most often referred to as ‘National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month’, focusing on just the US, I prefer to drop the ‘national’ and call it Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, making it an international event.
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month – September 2021
Every year, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! This annual event was created to spread awareness of the symptoms and effects of thyroid cancer and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. There are a… More
International Thyroid Awareness Week 2021
International Thyroid Awareness Week begins on May 25th 2021 and continues through to May 31st. The worldwide week-long event is a good opportunity for raising awareness of thyroid conditions, both how it affects those of… More
International Women’s Day and How Thyroid Disease is a Feminist Issue
Originally published on 8th March 2018 Last updated on 7th March 2021 The 8th March marks International Women’s Day, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s affects a lot more women than men… More
The Thyroid Tests You Need Doing This Month
Originally published on 1st March 2020 Last updated on 1st March 2021 Many people living with hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, are not receiving full thyroid testing and monitoring. Even though the full… More