Hypothyroidism
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What is hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. The reasons for hypothyroidism may include an underlying autoimmune disease, inflammation, imbalance of iodine levels, certain medications, surgical removal of the thyroid or radiation treatment.
Common symptoms reported by people with hypothyroidism
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue, and pain) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with hypothyroidism
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
444
Tried for
hypothyroidism
(444)
Depressed mood
(2)
2 more
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
47
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
46
Tried for
hypothyroidism
(46)
Depressed mood
(1)
1 more
Data from patients with hypothyroidism, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with hypothyroidism
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for hypothyroidism (169 evaluations)
Total evaluations
175
Tried for
hypothyroidism
(444)
Depressed mood
(2)
2 more
Perceived effectiveness
for hypothyroidism (61 evaluations)
Total evaluations
62
Tried for
hypothyroidism
(90)
Fatigue
(1)
1 more
Perceived effectiveness
for Anxious mood (47 evaluations)
Total evaluations
57
Tried for
Anxious mood
(62)
Insomnia
(9)
Perceived effectiveness
for Pain (28 evaluations)
Total evaluations
31
Tried for
Pain
(48)
Anxious mood
(5)
2 more
Perceived effectiveness
for Insomnia (30 evaluations)
Total evaluations
33
Tried for
Insomnia
(48)
Depressed mood
(2)
2 more
Perceived effectiveness
for Pain (44 evaluations)
Total evaluations
63
Perceived effectiveness
for hypothyroidism (27 evaluations)
Total evaluations
33
Tried for
hypothyroidism
(46)
Depressed mood
(1)
1 more
Perceived effectiveness
for Depressed mood (28 evaluations)
Total evaluations
37
Tried for
Depressed mood
(43)
Anxious mood
(2)
1 more
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with hypothyroidism, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has hypothyroidism on PatientsLikeMe?
- 7,984 patients have this condition
- 123 new patients joined this month
- 1,473 say hypothyroidism is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 22 | |
| 20s | 358 | |
| 30s | 1,030 | |
| 40s | 2,078 | |
| 50s | 2,394 | |
| 60s | 1,409 | |
| 70+ | 321 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 579 | |
| 20-29 years | 905 | |
| 30-39 years | 1,024 | |
| 40-49 years | 712 | |
| 50-59 years | 303 | |
| 60-69 years | 58 | |
| 70+ years | 5 |
Sex
Distribution of sex
| 91% | Female |
|---|---|
| 9% | Male |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 4,641 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 89 |
These charts show data from hypothyroidism patients who have completed their condition history
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