Thyroid Disorders

The thyroid is a very important endocrine gland that produces hormones responsible for many of our body’s crucial functions, such as our metabolism. It controls thousands of biological activities in the body including mood, temperature and even menstrual cycles.

Hypothyroidism is defined as having low thyroid hormone (T4) levels and elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. It is much more common in women and can have serious consequences for both fertility and pregnancy. In early hypothyroidism, with or without symptoms or signs, a compensated state can be detected by an elevated TSH and normal T4. This is called subclinical hypothyroidism.