Myth vs Reality: Examining misunderstandings about thyroid

The other day a patient came up to me asking why she was gaining weight. She complained about how she always felt tired and was in a low mood. She also stated how her menstrual cycle was irregular and asked me if it was due to her thyroid.

As an endocrinologist, I come across these people quite often. Many men and women blame the thyroid for any irregularities in their bodies.