Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a disease caused when your thyroid doesn't produce enough TSH hormones .
affects
Circulatory System
Reproductive System
Digestive System
Hypothyroidism causes
Hypothyroidism causes
In woman it causes
Heavy menstrual flow
decrease of the absorption of the sex hormone, progesterone
is affected by this disease because
Miscarriage
Infertility
this system responds to changes in the circulating thyroid hormones.
hypothyroidism causes
a low heart rate
Hypothyroidism can reduce the production of stomach acid by its effect on the hormone, gastrin.
When too little gastrin is produced, this reduces the amount of stomach acid (HCL).
low blood preasure
the thyroid not to produce enough hormones.
which causes
Atherosclerosis
Heart attack
Slow metabolism
Weight gain
Stomach bloating
Gallstones
causes
delay of sexual maturity
High cholesterol level
Constipation
feedback loop
thyroid hormone level is high
the hypothalamus is signaled to stop secreting TSH
thyroid hormone is low so the pituitary gland starts producing TSH