The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls your metabolism — the speed at which every cell in your body works. When it slows down or speeds up, the effects ripple everywhere.
10 Common Signs of Thyroid Imbalance
- Unexplained weight gain (underactive) or weight loss (overactive)
- Constant fatigue even after a full night's sleep
- Hair fall and thinning eyebrows
- Dry skin and brittle nails
- Feeling cold when others are comfortable — or feeling unusually hot
- Irregular or heavy periods in women
- Mood changes — low mood, anxiety or irritability
- Constipation or frequent bowel movements
- Puffy face or swelling in the neck
- Brain fog — difficulty concentrating or remembering
Why Women Should Be Extra Alert
Thyroid disorders are 5–8 times more common in women than men. In India, roughly 1 in 10 women has a thyroid problem — many undiagnosed, because symptoms like tiredness and weight gain get dismissed as "normal".
The Test Is Simple
A Thyroid Profile measures three hormones from a single blood sample:
- TSH — the master signal from your brain (the most sensitive marker)
- T4 — the main hormone your thyroid produces
- T3 — the active form your body actually uses
No fasting is required, and results are available within 24 hours.
When to Test
- If you have 2–3 of the symptoms above
- Once a year after age 35 (especially women)
- During pregnancy planning — thyroid health is critical for the baby
- If thyroid problems run in your family
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