Hypothyroidism (TPO Antibodies Explained)

If you have hypothyroidism, your doctor may have tested your TPO antibody levels. But what are TPO antibodies, and what do high levels mean for your thyroid health? This video explains everything you need to know about TPO antibodies and hypothyroidism. You'll learn:
• What TPO antibodies are and why they are produced
• The link between high TPO antibodies and autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's
• Whether high TPO levels automatically mean you have an autoimmune thyroid condition
• How TPO antibodies can help predict the development of overt hypothyroidism
• Why TPO antibodies are tested during pregnancy
• If you need to do anything about elevated TPO antibody levels
Get the facts on this important blood test for hypothyroidism. Find out what your TPO antibody results could indicate about the cause and future progression of your underactive thyroid.Don't miss this must-see video explaining the significance of TPO antibodies for hypothyroidism!