When your body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone, it can cause your body to suffer from hypothyroidism. The thyroid hormone is designed to keep your metabolism running, so if you're suffering from the condition it can cause all sorts of symptoms associated with a slow metabolism. These symptoms include feeling tired, weight gain, or having trouble losing weight, coarse dry hair, hair loss, dry or rough skin, intolerance to temperature, constipation, depression, memory loss, abnormal menstrual cycle, decreased libido, and muscle cramps.
Hypothyroidism is common in Americans. In fact, around 10% of women claim they have a thyroid hormone deficiency. If you feel that you are suffering from hypothyroidism, there are a few tests you can take to determine what your next steps are. At LongevityMed we start by looking at your symptoms and how these symptoms are affecting or decreasing your quality of life. Next, we look at your specific lab results which include TSH along with T4 and T3, the active hormone produced by the thyroid gland. If you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism, our clinicians primarily prescribe Armour thyroid. Armour thyroid is a natural product made up of T3 and T4, a combination that allows for better absorption and for many, better symptom relief. Optimizing thyroid, along with your other hormone levels such as Testosterone, Estradiol, and Progesterone will allow you to look and feel your best!
Schedule a consultation today to discuss if hypothyroidism may be affecting you.
