Articles — hypothyroid

What is menopause? Menopause is defined as the ending of menstruation. Both natural and surgical menopause results in low estrogen levels within the body. Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, depression, and anxiety. Thyroid Imbalance and Menopause One of the conditions that can make the menopausal experience even worse is thyroid imbalance. Yet thyroid disease is not routinely considered when a woman, at menopause, seeks help for her annoying symptoms. Through and after menopause, the frequency of thyroid imbalance increases. Indeed, 1 out of 10 menopausal women are diagnosed with hypothyroidism. You also...

Did you know that regardless of the trigger or triggers of your weight gain trend, you will end up having major changes in your body that will perpetuate your weight gain? • Your fat burn hormones such as leptin and thyroid hormone become inefficient at burning fat leading to sluggish metabolism • You start having insulin resistance • Hormones and chemicals that regulate your appetite become imbalanced