Hypothyroidism | One Minute With Dr. Stengler

Your thyroid produces thyroid hormones, which control all of the metabolic activity in all of your cells.It’s important that your thyroid is functioning properly.Many people may not even know they’re suffering from hypothyroidism because there are so many different symptoms. Certain medications can disrupt thyroid function for example birth control pills can suppress thyroid function cortisone and prednisone use some heart medications used for heart rhythm. So there are various medications which can suppress thyroid function as well