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| Thyroid Disease in Women |
| Written by Barb Hicks | |||
| Saturday, 12 September 2009 16:02 | |||
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There are approximately 27 million people affected by Thyroid Disease in the United States. This disease is most commonly found in women and it is believed that 4 out of 100 women suffer from some form of autoimmune thyroid disorder.
There are approximately 27 million people affected by Thyroid Disease in the United States. This disease is most commonly found in women and it is believed that 4 out of 100 women suffer from some form of autoimmune thyroid disorder. Hypothyroidism is defined as the thyroid inefficiently producing enough thyroid hormone. This thyroid disorder is characterized by the inefficient production of T4 or thyroxine as well as T3 or triiodothyronine which are the primary thyroid hormones. T4 is transformed into its active T3 by the liver. Since women are more prone to thyroid disease than men, hypothyroidism is the most commonly diagnosed. The most common complaints include fatigue, weight gain, depression and high cholesterol. However, there are also a slightly lower number of women who suffer from hyperthyroidism or over production of thyroid hormone in the blood. Symptoms of thyroid disease: Hyperthyroidism: Excess Perspiration Feeling Warm Fatigue and Weakness Rapid Heartbeat Trembling or Shaking Hands Weight Loss Irritability/Anxiety Diarrhea Eye Discomfort Menstrual Changes Inability to Conceive Hypothyroidism: Fatigue Depression Sluggishness Feeling cold Weight gain of 5"10 pounds Dry hair and skin Constipation Menstrual changes Hormone Imbalance And Menopause: Unfortunately, about 20% of menopausal women in the United States are diagnosed with a problematic thyroid. However, many of them go undiagnosed. Hypothyroidism is indicative of women in their 30's or 40's as they are perimenopausal. This is the 15 year time period before actual menopause. Many women can start menopause in their late 40's, especially if their mother's experienced an early menopause. What causes Hypothyroidism? Thyroid dysfunction can be caused by physical and emotional stresses as well as a hormone imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. The most common culprits of this disease in women are Perimenopause, menopause and pregnancy as they bring on hormonal imbalances. This imbalance of more estrogen than progesterone can cause the thyroid to produce fewer hormones, thus resulting in hypothyroidism. Fortunately, this imbalance can be remedied with a prescription of progesterone to bring a natural balance back in to play which alleviates the symptoms. Additional causes include adrenal fatigue and insulin resistance. The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys where they release adrenaline in response to the flight or fight reaction. These responses are stress related, if they persist for too long, they can cause the adrenal gland to become fatigued. Once this occurs, the thyroid can not function properly, thus resulting in hypothyroidism. Poor nutrition can affect the thyroids capability to function by causing insulin resistance. Anyone diagnosed with hypoactive thyroid should be tested for insulin resistance. The thyroid requires good nutrition, managed stress and a balance of hormones to function normally. Everything in the body works together as a whole to keep it running in tip top shape. The symptoms for an underactive thyroid can easily be mistaken as the signs of another illness. This can create a delay in much needed treatment. Your doctor can perform a blood test to determine if the thyroid is the problem as well as other tests to determine if your symptoms are caused by some other underlying or more serious affliction. Consult your physician with all questions and concerns. If in fact you do have a thyroid problem, you will start to feel much better after a few weeks of proper treatment. About the Author: Barb Hicks is an experience writer and licensed registered nurse who loves to share her knowledge. You can find her lessons about Thyroid Nodules Symptoms and Thyroid Storm Causes on Clivir - the Free learning Community Site.
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