You must first register with Medscape before you can access this article. I am hypothyroid myself, and one of my most annoying problems is trying to determine which physical effect I'm suffering is due to the thyroid condition, the psychotropic drugs or a cold. This article may help you sort out whether your mood swings are at least partially due to a flakey thyroid gland. So, it's good that women know this treatment is an option if they are pregnant and in dire straits. A bit technical, but not too much so.
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It is wise to be aware of the symptoms of this disorder since they often mimic other pertinent symptomology for bipolar illness. Not something anyone can afford to ignore, hypothyroidism can kill yet is easily treated. This is a selection of postings from one of the forums on the PharmInfoNet site. For women who have experienced the inability to achieve orgasm or a decrease in libido, there may be some answers here for you. M.D. This article is a fairly comprehensive discussion of the effects of female cycles, aging processes, pregnancy and hormones on mood disorders.