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 hormones a healthy thyroid produces…
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them.
Originally published on 19th September 2017 Last updated on 8th April 2024 Hypothyroidism is linked to cholesterol levels. An underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism can cause cholesterol to increase and you may not even be aware that this is the cause…
Originally published on 4th December 2018 Last updated on 8th April 2024 Whilst it’s true that hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are more common in women, it doesn’t make men totally immune. As many as eight times more women than men are…
Originally published on 6th February 2018 Last updated on 8th April 2024 What is it like living with a hypothyroid partner? My husband of almost six years and partner of almost 15 years wrote this blog after a particularly hard…
Originally published on 12th January 2016 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Do you suspect you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or Hashimoto’s? Or do you have one that you’ve been told is ‘optimally treated’, yet still have symptoms? The…
Originally published on 18th September 2018 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are actually among the most common medical conditions, however, because the list of symptoms for hypothyroidism is so long and…
Originally published on 8th September 2020 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Issues surrounding sleep can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a thyroid condition. Trouble falling asleep and waking up frequently are often asked about…
Weight gain with hypothyroidism is commonly recognised and understood. However, I also hear from many thyroid patients who do not experience this and actually experience the opposite: unintentional weight loss. Why does this happen?
Originally published on 6th December 2016 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Losing your hair can be very upsetting. It’s not just vanity, hair also contributes to your identity and is yet another way that hypothyroidism can wreak its havoc.…
