causes of hypothyroidism in women
Causes Of Hypothyroidism In Women. Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone. Dr Datis Kharrazian describes 22 causes of hypothyroidism, however only 6 of them can be diagnosed using standard thyroid blood testing.
Pregnancy could cause hypothyroidism due to the shifts in hormonal and immune functions during and after pregnancy. Pregnant women become Th2 dominant in the third trimester. Later on the immune system shifts to Th1 dominance and can trigger Hashimotoâs disease and cause hypothyroidism.