Hypothyroidism occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits in front of your windpipe. It releases hormones that help your body regulate and use energy. Thyroid hormones help control functions including how your heart beats and how your digestive system works. Without the right amount of thyroid hormones, your body’s natural functions begin to slow down. Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism usually affects people over the age of 60 and is more common in women than men. It may be discovered through a routine blood test or after symptoms begin. Subclinical hypothyroidism is the name given to an early, mild form of the condition. If you’ve recently received a hypothyroidism diagnosis, it’s important to know that treatment is considered simple, safe, and effective. Most treatments rely on supplementing your low hormone levels with artificial hormones.
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