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.
Is it PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or Hypothyroidism?
Around 1 in 10 females of childbearing age have the condition known as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). However, many of the signs and symptoms of PCOS are similar to hypothyroidism. Are some thyroid patients going… More
An Open Letter to Those Who Know Someone with Hypothyroidism
Originally published on 6th April 2016 Last updated on 23rd July 2019 Hello friend, family member, work colleague or doctor of someone who lives with an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. You know someone very strong,… More
Why Do We Put on Weight with Hypothyroidism?
Originally published on 9th April 2016 Last updated on 23rd July 2019 Thyroid disease is often used as a joke or a scapegoat for weight gain. People throw it around, and as such, it’s not… More
Hypothyroidism; an Invisible Illness
Originally published on 21st March 2016 Last updated on 22nd July 2019 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid, is generally seen as an invisible illness. It often isn’t taken seriously. Why is it so hard to see… More
The Difficulties of Working with Hypothyroidism
Originally published on 27th July 2016 Last updated on 18th July 2019 A part of having a thyroid condition (such as Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism) that is often overlooked, is the way that it can affect… More
When Your Hypothyroid Partner Doesn’t Want Sex
A loss of libido or sex drive when you have hypothyroidism (also often called an underactive thyroid), isn’t uncommon. But how do you stay intimate with a lack of sex? Or how do you navigate… More
That Embarrassing Topic: A Low Libido/Loss of Sex Drive with Hypothyroidism
Originally published on 11th April 2017 Last updated on 15th July 2019 It shouldn’t be embarrassing to talk about, but it is to many people; The loss of your libido (sex drive) when you have… More
Thyroid Patients Explain How Hypothyroidism Has Affected Their Relationships
A part of having hypothyroidism that we perhaps don’t speak about enough is how it can affect our relationships. I don’t doubt that hypothyroidism has at the very least contributed to a relationship or marriage… More