This condition may sound a bit intimidating, and it can certainly make everyday life more challenging —
but it doesn't have to take control of you!
There's a lot you can do to improve your wellbeing and turn your Hashimoto's into a well-behaved little lamb. :)
Let's see the facts:
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own thyroid gland — the organ responsible for producing the hormones that regulate metabolism.
What happens in Hashimoto's disease?
Instead of attacking only harmful invaders such as viruses or bacteria, the immune system
mistakenly identifies the thyroid cells as enemies and produces
antibodies against them.
This leads to inflammation and, over time, can damage the thyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).
Evaluating thyroid function before trying to conceive is especially important, as untreated or poorly managed autoimmune hypothyroidism can negatively affect conception, pregnancy, and the health of the baby.
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