Chronic fatigue, dry skin, weight gain… What if it was hypothyroidism?

by time news
Women are ten times more prone to this thyroid disease than men, especially after menopause. AdobeStock

OUR HEALTH ADVICE – Because it manifests with very non-specific symptoms, hypothyroidism often goes unnoticed, especially in postmenopausal women and those emerging from pregnancy.

The thyroid is one of those inconspicuous organs that, when things are going well, is never talked about. On the other hand, the slightest dysfunction can have important consequences on health since this gland controls many very important parameters of the organism. Heart rate, the rate at which calories are burned (so-called metabolism), heat production, skin and hair quality, fertility, digestion are for example directly dependent on the rate of hormones secreted by the thyroid.

For various reasons, it happens that it does not release enough hormones. This is called hypothyroidism. With 2% to 3% of the population concerned, it is the most common thyroid disease. It can be diagnosed at any age, but occurs on average around the age of 60 and mainly affects women (1 man for 10 women), especially after menopause. But despite its frequency, it is not always easy to think…

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