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Risk Factors for Hypothyroidism
January 19th, 2010 by admin
The thyroid is a small gland that sits at the base of the neck and regulates the body’s metabolism. One form of thyroid disease is hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid. Those most at risk for hypothyroidism include the following:• Women• Women who’ve recently given birth• Women going through menopause• Men and women with a family history of thyroid disease• Men and women with an autoimmune disorder• Those with Graves’ disease• Men or women suffering from GoiterHypothyroidism can be successfully treated with thyroid supplements.