Not My Thyroid Too?!At first I put the heart palpitations down to perimenopause messing with my electrical system. But when the skipping heart beats kept me awake at night I felt something might be wrong and went to see my doctor. A simple blood test showed I was hyperthyroid and eventually it led to my thyroid being removed. I couldn't believe it. Not only were my reproductive hormones fluctuating but now my thyroid was acting up too! Since then I have done a great deal of research on the effects of thyroid hormone on women's wellness and have been quite amazed by what I've discovered about one of the most misdiagnosed conditions a woman can suffer with.
Could Your Thyroid Be Causing Hot Flashes?Could your thyroid be causing hot flashes? Is the most undiagnosed condition in North America the reason your perimenopausal experience is rife with symptoms? Is a hypothyroid why you are gaining weight or not able to lose it? Or could a hyperthyroid be causing your heart palpitations? These are all valid questions considering that the number of people suffering from thyroid disease is more prevalent than those dealing with diabetes and cancer combined. Unfortunately, thyroid disease can be missed by many doctors when a woman is in her forties. Many of the symptoms of thyroid disease resemble those seen during perimenopause when reproductive hormones are in flux. To further cloud the picture, the onset of perimenopause can start a cascade of events that include hypo or hyper thyroid conditions. All in all it can get very confusing! For many women the first sign of changing hormone levels is hot flashes. Most doctors prescribe estrogen replacement therapy to deal with hot flashes and declining estrogen levels. However, Dr.Susan Crockford says that estrogen is not the hormone in charge of regulating body temperature; it is the thyroid through its hormones that regulate temperature. She asks the question "What if most of this hormonal upheaval isn't about estrogen alone but is a result of declining thyroid hormone levels leading to declines in estrogen and other hormones?" She goes on to explain how a normal spike in thyroid hormone in the morning causes other hormones to be activated and if that normal morning jolt isn't getting the hormonal system activated perhaps the repercussion is a gradual imbalance. Even when the thyroid is just low functioning, these symptoms may be present:
Unfortunately, a blood test checking for thyroid function is assessed through comparison to the normal range of thyroid stimulating hormone that would be seen in a normal adult male, not a perimenopausal woman. This doesn't take into consideration variance between body types and differing biochemistry. In other words, individual uniqueness is not considered! What is the answer? Check out the following cases. B is a vital woman who tackles life head on. When she was diagnosed with hyperthyroid and an autoimmune disease known as Graves, she chose to have her thyroid ablated to shut it down so she could get on with life with her new husband. Once her hormones had been monitored and well-balanced with medication, B and her husband decided to have children. After a few years, she became pregnant but keeping her thyroid hormones balanced was a challenge. Fortunately, nine months later she gave birth to a healthy and lively baby boy. Two years later thyroid started acting up. Doctors were puzzled and they wondered if part of her thyroid had become active again. They discussed surgery. But being a full time working mom of an active three year old did not allow B the luxury of taking time off for surgery. She chose to visit Dr. John Yim, a naturopathic physician who specializes in hormonal issues. After taking a full case history and running several tests, Dr. Yim felt B's conversion rate of T4 (inactive form of thyroid hormone) to T3 (active form) was not where it should be. He suggested she augment the synthetic hormone with a natural product that supported the conversion of T4 to T3. Many women on synthetic hormone have no problem converting T4 to T3, but not all bodies work the same and some are unable to make this conversion. Dr. Yim started B on two Thyroid Plus per day. Within five days B noticed a dramatic decrease in symptoms. Her energy and mental focus came back. She was able to wake up in the morning and feel refreshed and her bowel problems cleared up. For her it was a miracle and one that was greatly appreciated. B wasn't alone. J was an active fifty year old man who loved to play tennis and squash. Over the past year however, he noticed his energy beginning to flag and his sex drive disappearing. At first he put it down to getting older and decided to enjoy more relaxing evenings with his wife. When he started putting on weight however, he became worried. He went to his medical doctor and after several tests discovered he had very low testosterone levels and a hypothyroid. He saw Dr. Yim a week later. As the hormone systems are all intimately linked, Dr. Yim suggested J take Thyroid Plus. He felt it would not only raise J's thyroid hormone levels but it would also help balance the testosterone levels. After seven weeks, J strode in to Dr. Yim's office like a man in those little blue pill commercials. He reported a phenomenal change in how he felt and even more exciting his TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels were back to normal and his testosterone was getting back to where it should be. He also reported a weight loss of 10 pounds. Thyroid Plus is a professionally formulated product. It is standardized and laboratory tested. It contains nutrients that nourish the thyroid and provide building material for the manufacture of hormones. This is a remarkable product that is now available for purchase through our website. Just click on the buy now button below and follow the directions. Remember, the symptoms you think are due to perimenopause may be related to your thyroid. Thyroid Plus is a safe and effective, nutrient rich supplement built to exacting standards. Always consult with your health care practitioner before starting a new medication. To order simply click on the buy now button below and your bottle of Thyroid Plus will be shipped immediately. Amount Per Serving: Other Ingredients: WARNING: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
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