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.
How do members experience hypothyroidism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypothyroidism*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hypothyroidism*
*Data from patients with hypothyroidism, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with hypothyroidism*
*Data from patients with hypothyroidism, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has hypothyroidism on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 16 | |
| 20s | 208 | |
| 30s | 959 | |
| 40s | 2,171 | |
| 50s | 3,646 | |
| 60s | 3,482 | |
| 70+ | 1,727 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,075 | |
| Female | 11,114 |