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What Is Hypothyroidism ?

whats Hypothryoidism ????????????
posted on Fri, 25 Mar 2011
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Its a hormone disorder where the thyroid gland doesnt produce enough TSH hormone and hence patient has many symptoms.In women,they may affect the periods,ireggularity,less bleeding,weight gain,low appetite etc.Treatment is with medication and often curable.
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What Is Hypothyroidism ?

Hello Its a hormone disorder where the thyroid gland doesnt produce enough TSH hormone and hence patient has many symptoms.In women,they may affect the periods,ireggularity,less bleeding,weight gain,low appetite etc.Treatment is with medication and often curable.