Have You Recently Experienced Sudden Weight Gain/Loss ?

If yes, then you should  visit your doctor as you might be suffering from thyroid, which is known to be the regulator of one’s mind and body. The hormones it produces tend to control all of your body’s physiological functions. It has been found that women tend to be largely affected by thyroid compared to men. In the United States, 30 million people suffer from thyroid disorder, out of which more than 10 million are women with low-grade thyroid imbalance.

There is a major reason why women, specifically those planning to become mothers, should get themselves checked for thyroid. Thyroid conditions which remain untreated can hinder a woman’s ability to become pregnant and can result in miscarriages. Fortunately, most thyroid problems which affect pregnancy  can be easily treated. A woman with untreated hypothyroidism is at a higher risk for a miscarriage during the first three months of  her pregnancy.

Here are some symptoms of thyroid which you should be aware of.

• You can feel your thyroid indicating that you have a goitre–or enlarged thyroid).
• You have trouble losing–or trouble gaining–weight. There are two extremes since the thyroid regulates the metabolism.
• You have heart palpitations and/or excessive nervousness.
• You have brain fog or depression.
• You are extremely tired–or you have insomnia.

Many people shrug off these symptoms thinking that they are a part of menopause, aging or depression. Problems faced by women due to this disease are :

• Puberty :

An overactive or underactive thyroid may also affect ovulation (the release of an egg for fertilization). Thyroid disorders prevent ovulation and even the ovaries are at an increased risk for cyst development if the woman has an underactive thyroid (hypothyroid). Severe hypothyroidism can actually cause milk production in the breast, while preventing ovulation.

• Menopause:

Thyroid disorders may cause the early onset of menopause (before age 40 or in the early 40s). In addition, some symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), such as lack of menstruation, hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings may be mistaken for early menopause. Treating hyperthyroidism can alleviate symptoms of, or the actual onset of early menopause.

• Pregnancy :

Thyroid disorders during pregnancy can harm the foetus and may lead to severe thyroid problems after the birth of the child as well, such as postpartum thyroiditis.

Thyroid can cause major disruptions in your daily life, therefore if you detect any symptoms of thyroid, immediately visit the doctor and get your check up done.