Originally published on 7th April 2016 Last updated on 19th July 2024 The term ‘congenital’ means that a condition is present at birth. Congenital hypothyroidism is therefore present in an infant from birth and it is usually diagnosed at birth,…
Originally published on 30th July 2019 Last updated on 19th July 2024 Around 1 in 10 females of childbearing age have the condition known as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). However, many of the signs and symptoms of PCOS are similar…
Originally published on 27th July 2016 Last updated on 15th July 2024 TW: Suicidal thoughts, depression A part of having a thyroid condition (such as Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism) that is often overlooked, is the way that it can affect our…
Originally published on 2nd April 2016 Last updated on 3rd July 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicide Hypothyroidism often comes hand in hand with mental health conditions such as mood swings, anxiety and depression. I continue to speak about this…
Since thyroid hormone is needed for every function and cell in the body, effects when it is too high or too low can be far-reaching, however, the effects to hair is something that is experienced by many, many thyroid patients.…
Originally published on 14th May 2019 Last updated on 17th June 2024 As of May 2019, the Google definition of ‘Gaslighting‘ is: “To manipulate someone by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.” And ‘Medical Gaslighting’ is when a medical…
Originally published on 5th March 2016 Last updated on 10th June 2024 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid or thyroid disease, is a condition where the thyroid gland (a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck) does not create enough thyroid hormone. …
Originally published on 9th May 2016 Last updated on 10th June 2024 Why do some thyroid patients need less thyroid medication in the warmer months?
Originally published on 12th July 2016 Last updated on 10th June 2024 Having been through the ups and downs of having hypothyroidism, I now feel comfortable talking about many aspects of it. When people first find me and ask all the…
Beginning thyroid hormone replacement (often referred to as ‘thyroid medication‘) such as Synthroid, Levothyroxine, Armour, Liothyronine etc. can often feel overwhelming. You may be apprehensive about whether this treatment will work or whether you will have any side effects. While…
