Issues with the thyroid may develop when hormones are altered such as during childbearing, periods of intense and prolonged stress. Gottfried states that, “women are most vulnerable after pregnancy, during periomenopause, and menopause. Thyropause-which is a drop in reproductive hormones that often triggers hypothyroidism- is the main cause of fatigue, weight gain, and depression”. Many healthcare providers do not test for thyroid issues and if they do, they typically only test for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH is not an accurate representation of thyroid function. If you would like to have your thyroid tested by a provider, tests that look at Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies, TPOAb and TgAB, are more accurate of thyroid function. It may be beneficial to be tested for celiac disease because Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease involving the thyroid, can be interrelated. It is best to always speak with a provider if you are concerned about your thyroid function. To find out more ways to keep yourself healthy, please visit our website at www.oxborochiro.com.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Thyroid Imbalance in Women
Women have been found to be 10 times more at risk of developing a thyroid imbalance, according to Jill Grunewald in her article, “Why Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Women More Often Than Men?”. Sara Gottfried, an integrative physician and gynecologist, explains why this may be. She states the increased risk of developing a thyroid imbalance is linked to certain female hormones, particularly estrogen. Laura Thompson, PhD, states that birth-control pills containing high estrogen can lead to low thyroid function. Hypothyroidism and a woman’s reproductive system are quite interrelated. Hypothyroidism can lead to issues such as infertility, miscarriages, PMS, osteoporosis, endometriosis, PCOS, irregular menstrual cycles, fibroids, low libido, and difficulty in menopause.
Issues with the thyroid may develop when hormones are altered such as during childbearing, periods of intense and prolonged stress. Gottfried states that, “women are most vulnerable after pregnancy, during periomenopause, and menopause. Thyropause-which is a drop in reproductive hormones that often triggers hypothyroidism- is the main cause of fatigue, weight gain, and depression”. Many healthcare providers do not test for thyroid issues and if they do, they typically only test for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH is not an accurate representation of thyroid function. If you would like to have your thyroid tested by a provider, tests that look at Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies, TPOAb and TgAB, are more accurate of thyroid function. It may be beneficial to be tested for celiac disease because Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease involving the thyroid, can be interrelated. It is best to always speak with a provider if you are concerned about your thyroid function. To find out more ways to keep yourself healthy, please visit our website at www.oxborochiro.com.
Issues with the thyroid may develop when hormones are altered such as during childbearing, periods of intense and prolonged stress. Gottfried states that, “women are most vulnerable after pregnancy, during periomenopause, and menopause. Thyropause-which is a drop in reproductive hormones that often triggers hypothyroidism- is the main cause of fatigue, weight gain, and depression”. Many healthcare providers do not test for thyroid issues and if they do, they typically only test for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH is not an accurate representation of thyroid function. If you would like to have your thyroid tested by a provider, tests that look at Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies, TPOAb and TgAB, are more accurate of thyroid function. It may be beneficial to be tested for celiac disease because Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease involving the thyroid, can be interrelated. It is best to always speak with a provider if you are concerned about your thyroid function. To find out more ways to keep yourself healthy, please visit our website at www.oxborochiro.com.
