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Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a relatively common condition, affecting almost 5 people out of 100 in the U.S. This condition occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.

An underactive thyroid can often fly under the radar, so we spoke to some experts who explain what it is, and common symptoms to look out for. What is an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)?

“An underactive thyroid (known as hypothyroidism) is where the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough of the hormones,” explains Dr Natasha Fernando, GP and medical director at Medichecks.

There are many causes of an underactive thyroid such as autoimmunity, the autoimmune form of hypothyroidism (known as Hashimoto’s disease), accounts for about 90% of all cases of hypothyroidism.

More than one million Australians have an undiagnosed thyroid disorder, with women 10 times more likely to develop a thyroid problem. Hypothyroidism occurs when our thyroid gland is underactive ...

Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a condition in which your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones. Both men and women can have an underactive thyroid, however, it is more ...