Unexplained weight gain or an inability to lose weight, usually despite a decrease in appetite, may be a
hypothyroidism symptom.1,2 This is because hypothyroidism causes your metabolism to slow down.3 If you’ve
been having a difficult time losing weight, check to see if you have other hypothyroidism symptoms.
References:
1. Thyroid & weight. American Thyroid Association. Accessed May 22, 2023. https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/Thyroid_and_Weight.pdf 2. Thyroid and weight - the science. British Thyroid Foundation. Accessed August 10, 2023. https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight-the-science 3. Hypothyroidism. Thyroid Foundation of Canada. Accessed May 25, 2023. http://thyroid.ca/resource-material/information-on-thyroid-disease/hypothyroidism/