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Does Thyroid Cause Excess Weight Gain?
Since coming off the bc patch year ago I ve uncontrollably gained over 50 pounds. My thyroid is a 2.4. I have had 4 miscarriages due to low progesterone levels one in february. Can. My hormones be out of balance? I can not her the weight off. I an tired all the time to the point I m walking at work I m a server and I m trying to stay awake. I have no energy. What could this be?
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Hyperthyroidism causes weight gain. SERUM TSH levels sholud be evaluated for the treatment. When TSH LEVEL reaches to normal range, there is possibility to lose weight.
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