Articles — hypothyroid

Did you know that thyroid hormone unbalance may have a direct effect on the brain chemicals that regulate sexual interest? Hyperthyroidism can cause a hypomanic state that increases sexuality in women. A hyperthyroid man, on the other hand, can lose the patience to engage in foreplay. Hypothyroidism in women causes the decrease in estrogen levels, often leading to a lack of sexual interest. Similarly, hypothyroidism affects men by decreasing overall desire and the number of sexual fantasies they have. Both sexes can be affected by fatigue, making them too tired to engage in sex. If hypothyroidism were to occur with...

The 10 things you can do to improve your health and overall wellness at menopause Have your hormone levels tested Consider and discuss with your doctor a well balanced regimen of bio-identical hormones. Recent research has shown that taking bio-identical hormones can improve mood and hot flashes in women after menopause. Have your thyroid tested and correct any thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism is quite common in menopausal women) Address any sleep issue such as insomnia, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy Take a comprehensive supplement regimen to support your immune system and metabolism (antioxidants, Probiotics, and Omega-3 fatty acids) Engage in a relaxation technique...

Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism decreases and slows down the GI tract movement, and this often results in constipation. Other GI problems that can be caused by hypothyroidism are IBS and even intestinal obstruction, in severe cases of hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone in your system) can cause multiple digestive system malfunctions. It can affect the functioning of the muscles of the esophagus, and can cause abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing. Too much thyroid hormone can also alter the emptying of the stomach after food consumption, and this can cause you to have nausea and even vomiting. Hyperthyroidism can also make...

Levothyroxine treatment alone may not resolve symptoms of hypothyroidism and the solution may be adding T3 medication to the treatment. Many people who continue to experience symptoms of low thyroid even though their blood tests have become normal while on T4 medication alone. One study looked at 397 hypothyroid individuals who were treated with T4 only and compared them to 397 people with normal thyroid function. The hypothyroid individuals reported more general health symptoms as well as thyroid-specific symptoms than those with normal thyroid function. Another study showed that cognitive testing scores and the overall well-being of hypothyroid individuals on T4 only were worse...