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Common symptoms of sexual dysfunction in men and women include a lack of desire, performance anxiety, premature ejaculation or pain during intercourse. Low libido is caused by a number of physiological, emotional, and lifestyle factors. If you were told otherwise, and that this was just a "normal" symptom of aging, you might be surprised to […]

It's important to address the real cause of your imbalances and use the most effective combination of thyroid hormones so you can feel at your best. Everything You Need To Know About Thyroid Treatment Hypothyroidism is generally treated with synthetic T4 (Levothyroxine). Products such as Synthroid and Levoxyl are the most widely accepted forms of […]

Because the thyroid hormone regulates cellular function, abnormal thyroid function can affect your fertility. Undiagnosed and untreated thyroid disease can be a cause for infertility or recurrent miscarriage. Hypothyroidism, an under active thyroid, is a frequent cause of infertility. If the thyroid in under active, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland can sense this and try […]

"Drugs are not always necessary, but belief in recovery always is." Norman Cousins There's no one magic pill that ensures that one can live well with thyroid disease. Rather, the secret lies in finding the right doctor, the right treatments, the right attitude and support groups! Some of the best tips we've found are described […]

It's important to find a doctor who is actually able to deal with harder to diagnose thyroid imbalances. Arming yourself with knowledge can help you find a thyroid doctor that can address your needs properly. Is An Endocrinologist Your Best Choice? If you experience a "harder to diagnose" thyroid imbalance, autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto's, […]

If you feel frustrated because your TSH results are "normal" and your doctor tells you there is nothing wrong, but you still experience a wide range of thyroid-related symptoms, we understand and we know why. The Reality About Thyroid Testing The TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is the test that most doctors use to screen for hypothyroidism. […]

Losing weight with thyroid problems can be a difficult task. Therefore, thyroid patients need to know more about factors that are likely at work contributing to weight loss challenges — a changed metabolic "set point;" two key hormones: leptin and reverse T3; changes in brain chemistry due to illness or stress; and insulin resistance. Metabolic Set Point The basic […]

Increasing prevalence of overweight people is a major concern globally; and in the United States, nearly one third of adults were classified as obese at the end of the 20th century. But minimal data has been presented regarding an association between variations in thyroid function seen in the general population and body weight. The Thyroid and […]

Most physicians, including endocrinologists, rely on standard thyroid tests to determine their patients' "proper" dose of thyroid replacement. The evaluation of a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the proper dose has been reduced to the point of being unimportant to most physicians. What Is Wrong With Standard Thyroid Tests? Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is […]

Unfortunately, thyroid disease is frequently misunderstood, and too often overlooked and misdiagnosed, although it affects almost every aspect of health. It is important to understand more about the thyroid, and symptoms of thyroid disorders that occur when there is an imbalance. Arm yourself with knowledge so you can help regain and protect your good health. […]

Thyroid disorders are increasingly common. Yet, about half of sufferers remain undiagnosed due to improper testing and because initial signs and symptoms are vague, ambiguous, and often seen in various disorders. The underlying factor in very common disorders such as infertility, hair loss, irregular menses, constipation, fatigue, weight gain, elevated cholesterol, anemia, or depression may […]

The medical literature clearly proves that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a real condition and individuals with this syndrome have measurable hypothalamic, pituitary, immune and coagulation dysfunction. These abnormalities then result in a cascade of further abnormalities, in which stress plays a role by suppressing immunity and hypothalamic-pituitary function. Pituitary and hypothalamic dysfunction results in […]