Originally published on 25th Apri1 2017 Last updated on 2nd August 2023 Thyroid function and fertility are closely linked. Abnormal thyroid levels in women can lead to miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, anaemia, stillbirth and, in pregnancy, the baby being born with congenital…
Knowing how best to support someone with hypothyroidism (also sometimes called an underactive thyroid) can feel difficult. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about what your loved one’s diagnosis of hypothyroidism means, how it affects them and how you can help to…
Symptoms of hypothyroidism are far-reaching. A lack of thyroid hormone can impact you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. Symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches, brain fog and acid reflux demonstrate how much of the…
This post lists all of my top articles and blog posts that provide honest and relatable accounts of having hypothyroidism. After all, hearing other peoples’ experiences can be hugely reassuring and comforting. Knowing that you are not alone in what…
What is it really like to go through pregnancy with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s? I’ve been pregnant three times. The first ended in an early miscarriage, the second and third resulted in healthy, full-term babies. (for simplicity of this article, when…
Does hypothyroidism prevent us from being able to breastfeed? Thankfully, most often not. However, it does come down to how well managed your thyroid condition is. Let’s look at the most frequently asked questions!
“My doctor said I’m borderline hypothyroid. What does this mean? What should I do?” Let’s explore. What is Borderline Hypothyroidism? Borderline or subclinical hypothyroidism is a diagnosis given when test results for TSH are sitting close to the top of…
As my husband and I tuned in to the Social Health online awards event, PJ’s on, homemade pizza in hand and our two children snoozing in bed, they announced I was the winner for the award “Social Media Master” my…
You may notice that I occasionally use the term ‘chronic illness’ when I refer to my thyroid condition, autoimmune hypothyroidism. The term ‘chronic illness’ can sound dramatic to some people and I’ve often been asked what it means exactly.
The past few months have been both exciting but hard at the same time… I am expecting my second son but this pregnancy has not been as straightforward as the first. With a non-thyroid related complication this time around, my…
