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Hypothyroidism and
Pregnancy
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Nearly 1
out of 50 women in the U.S. is diagnosed with hypothyroidism
during pregnancy.
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6 out of
every 100 miscarriages are associated with thyroid hormone
deficiencies during pregnancy.
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Five to
18 percent of women are diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis.
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Approximately 25 percent of women will develop permanent
hypothyroidism.
Thyroid Disease &
Children
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One out
of every five thousand babies born in the U.S. has
hypothyroidism.
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Undiagnosed hypothyroid children may experience slowed growth
rate.
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Additional symptoms include sluggishness, pallor, dry and itchy
scalp, increased sensitivity to cold and constipation.
Hypothyroidism & Aging
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Incidence
of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) increases with age.
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By age
60, as many as 17 percent of women and 9 percent of men have an
underactive thyroid.
Common Symptoms of
Hyperthyroidism
Common Symptoms of
Hypothyroidism
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Fatigue
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Forgetfulness
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Depression
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Heavy
menses
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Dry,
course hair
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Mood
swings
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Weight
gain
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Hoarse
voice
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Dry,
course skin
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Constipation
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