Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body’s needs. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Thyroid hormones control the way your body uses energy, so they affect nearly every organ in your body, even the way your heart beats. Without enough thyroid hormones, many of your body’s functions slow down.
- Lack of energy and fatigue
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Dry and/or itchy skin
- Sensitivity to cold
- Depression
- Hoarse voice
- Less interest in sex
- Irregular periods
- Infertility problems
- Recurrent miscarriages