I am wondering if I might have a problem with my thyroid. What are some symptoms!

The most common thyroid problem in women is hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid!. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:

Severe fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sleepiness
Weight gain, difficulty losing weight
Depressed mood
Joint and muscle pain
Dry skin, brittle nails and hair, thinning hair
Irregular periods
Other symptoms include intolerance to cold, fuzzy thinking or difficulty concentrating, loss of libido, and puffiness in the face or extremities!.

Hypothyroidism symptoms usually start out mild and get progressively worse as time goes on!. Many women silently cope with their symptoms for months or years until they progress to the point where they simply can

---

---