Routine Blood Tests Fail To Detect Insufficient Thyroid Hormone For A Significant Number Of People With Thyroid Deficiencies.

reports that for “a significant number of people with thyroid deficiencies, routine blood tests fail to detect insufficient thyroid hormone.” This may leave “patients without an accurate explanation for their symptoms,” such as “excessive fatigue, depression, hair loss, unexplained weight gain, constipation, sleep problems, mental fogginess and anxiety.” In the case of “women of childbearing age,” they may face “difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant.” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/24/well/live/the-subtle-signs-of-a-thyroid-disorder.html