What is central hypothyroidism?
Central hypothyroidism is defined as a reduction in circulating thyroid hormone as a result of inadequate stimulation of a normal thyroid gland by TSH and may be secondary, due to pituitary disease, or tertiary, due to hypothalamic dysfunction.
How do members experience central hypothyroidism?
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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.
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Who has central hypothyroidism on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 25 | |
| 50s | 44 | |
| 60s | 47 | |
| 70+ | 23 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 136 |
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