Hypothyroidism Symptoms in Women: What Do They Look Like?

Women are statistically much more likely to have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) than men. Because thyroid hormone plays a role in many of your bodily processes, hypothyroidism symptoms can be wide-reaching. 

In this video, learn the most common effects of hypothyroidism in women, according to Sonal Chaudhry, MD, Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health.

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