Open AccessSubclinical Thyroid Disorders
Author(s) -
Stuenkel Lnu,
A Cynthia
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of safoms
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2319-9830
pISSN - 2319-846X
DOI - 10.5005/jsafoms-2-2-115
Subject(s) - subclinical infection , palpitations , medicine , thyroid , thyroid dysfunction , thyroid disease , mood swing , thyroid disorder , mood , menopause , pediatrics , psychiatry
Symptoms of the menopause transition-altered cycle length, change in amount of bleeding, sleep disruption, fatigue, mood swings, forgetfulness, heat intolerance, and palpitations can also reflect thyroid dysfunction, common in midlife women. Although many clinicians are familiar with diagnosis and management of overt thyroid disorders, subclinical thyroid disease adds an entirely new dimension to this arena.