Originally published on 5th March 2016 Last updated on 15th April 2019 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid or thyroid disease, is a condition where the thyroid gland does not create enough thyroid hormone/s. The five… More
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What is Hypopituitarism?
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them.
Pregnancy and Hypothyroidism
Originally published on 26th June 2016 Last updated on 10th October 2021 See Also: Preparing for Pregnancy Blood Test I’m going to cover how hypothyroidism can develop during or after pregnancy, what to do if… More
Feeling Guilt and Shame for Not Wanting Sex With Hypothyroidism
Although losing your desire for sex (libido) is a common symptom of hypothyroidism in both men and women, it is often an embarrassing topic to talk about and as a result, many do not. Sex… More
Book Review: Tired Thyroid: From Hyper To Hypo To Healing – Breaking The TSH Rule by Barbara S. Lougheed
Tired Thyroid: From Hyper To Hypo To Healing – Breaking The TSH Rule by thyroid patient advocate Barbara S. Lougheed is a comprehensive and thorough read. This book combines Barbara’s personal story of issues with… More
11 Things I Did to Optimise Conceiving With Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism
Originally published on 17th March 2020 Last updated on 9th August 2021 Many of us with health conditions such as hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid and/or Hashimoto’s, dream of becoming parents one day. I hear from… More
An Open Letter to Fathers with Hypothyroidism on Father’s Day
Originally published on 16th June 2019 Last updated on 19th June 2021 To the dad with hypothyroidism on Father’s Day, I know you feel tired, at times frustrated and strained. Work can be harder to… More
Book Review: Living Well With Hypothyroidism by Mary J. Shomon
Mary Shomon has been a well-recognised thyroid patient advocate for over twenty years. Living Well With Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You… That You Need to Know is one of the most popular ‘thyroid… More
An Open Letter to Mothers with Hypothyroidism on Mother’s Day
Originally published on 31st March 2018 Last updated on 9th May 2021 To the mother with hypothyroidism this Mother’s Day, I know at times you feel tired, achy, frustrated and strained. You push yourself each… More
Migraines With Hypothyroidism
Originally published on 5th June 2018 Last updated on 8th May 2021 I hear from many thyroid patients who also experience migraines. Some frequent, some every now and then. But what’s the link?