Hypothyroidism is the second most common type of endocrine disorder affecting women at reproductive age. The risk of developing this disease increases with age, during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and menopause. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is 5 to 10 times more likely to occur in women than men. Diagnosing hypothyroidism can be very challenging due to the symptoms being similar to those of depression and increased age. Health history and diagnostic tests such as TSH and T4 are crucial factors to diagnosing
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