Hypothyroidism, impact on women

The thyroid gland is located under the neck in front of the trachea and has an unusual shape similar to the shape of a butterfly.

Its function is to produce and release thyroid hormones They are involved in growth and regulation of metabolism.

It is important to talk about the thyroid gland and its impact on women’s lives. women, They are the ones most at risk develop the conditions of this glandranging from 5% to 8% more likely to be affected than men.

It is usually associated only with the thyroid gland problems with excess weightBut this gland has a greater influence, first of all, on the life of women and its different phases, because if it functions improperly, it can cause various conditions, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

In Latin America the prevalence of hypothyroidism reached approximately 10% of populationas one of the most common thyroid disorders, mainly in women,” commented Dr. Dolores Mejía, former president of the Dominican Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition.

“This increasingly common disease occurs when Thyroid it doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone for the body’s needs,” he adds.

Thyroid hormones are needed by the body to maintain metabolic balance and consequently the proper functioning of organs and tissues, otherwise a thyroid disorder could affect women’s lives as their physical and emotional health is damaged, she says.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism often go away unnoticed or confused Poor lifestyle, lack of energy, sleepiness, feeling discouraged, and even tiredness even at the beginning of the working day, often have a negative impact on their professional life.

Some of the most common symptoms are: intolerance to cold, dry skin, hair loss and brittle nails, fatigue or despondency, which can be mistaken for depression, which is why many patients do not go to the doctor for a timely diagnosis.

There are metabolic risk factors that are indirectly associated with hypothyroidism, including: type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypertension, high cholesterol, fatty liver, infertility, weight loss gestational or obesitywhich are often consulted.

An optimal state of health contributes to the empowerment of women in all areas and phases of their lives, therefore the invitation of experts and associations is aimed at informing about these and other conditions that can threaten health, and the Consult platforms also invite. such as the “Measure Your Thyroid” page that specializes in providing information on thyroid health, available on Facebook and Instagram.

Since it is a disease that has a higher frequency in Womankind, it is important to pay attention to it because it affects phases such as the reproductive age, because it is a common cause of infertility; subnormal fertility; problems in pregnancy and childbirth, which are associated with anovulation; irregular menstrual cycles; spontaneous abortions and premature birth.