Hypothyroidism (“hypothyroidism”) is a common disorder of the thyroid gland, especially in women. What are the signs of hypothyroidism? Fatigue and laziness are the strongest signs of hypothyroidism The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the thyroid cartilage of the neck, which secretes thyroid hormones essential for maintaining normal metabolism. Doctors often use this analogy to describe the thyroid gland as the body’s engine. If the level of thyroid hormones in the body is insufficient, the metabolic rate will decrease and the whole person will be physically and mentally tired. Therefore, fatigue and laziness are the strongest signs of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism tends to lead to symptoms such as unexplained fatigue and lethargy, which often make people feel unmotivated. Hypothyroidism may also affect mood and even lead to depression. However, due to the lack of knowledge about thyroid disorders, many people who experience low mood do not think that the culprit may be hypothyroidism. In addition, skin function is controlled by a variety of hormones, including thyroid hormones, and the skin glands that produce oil are influenced by thyroid hormone levels, and skin thickness is also dependent on thyroid function. Therefore, hypothyroidism can cause the skin to be cold and dry to the touch, even yellow or pale, and in some patients, extreme dryness of the skin may even lead to no sweating. Hypothyroidism can make the hair dry and lusterless, and disrupt the hair growth cycle, which may lead to hair loss, and some hypothyroid patients may even lose their eyebrows. 2, a variety of “swelling is not” is a signal of hypothyroidism We found in the clinic, hypothyroid patients will have a variety of “swelling”, which is also an important signal of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroid patients have a low basal metabolic rate and reduced energy consumption, making it easier for them to gain weight and make weight loss more difficult. As many people know, bulging eyes are a common symptom of hyperthyroidism, while patients with hypothyroidism have swelling around the eyes, commonly known as “bubble eyes”. Patients with hypothyroidism may experience swollen ankles, muscle and joint pain, and in some severe cases, soreness in the calf muscles. In addition, hypothyroidism can weaken the function of the digestive tract and slow down the movement of the intestines, which can lead to dry stools and poor bowel movements, resulting in constipation. 3. Changes in the reproductive system are easy to ignore. Hypothyroidism is greatly associated with delayed puberty, abnormal menstruation and infertility, and can lead to abnormal changes in the menstrual cycle and the amount of menstrual blood, for example, suspended menstruation or more frequent menstruation, too little or too much menstrual blood. When hypothyroidism is treated promptly, menstrual problems disappear. Sometimes hypothyroidism can make pregnancy difficult, increase the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy, and even adversely affect fetal brain development. In men, hypothyroidism is mainly characterized by loss of libido and testicular atrophy, which can directly affect fertility if left untreated.