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How is hypothyroidism related to
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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/thyroid-and-weight/ 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. https://thyroid.ca/thyroid-disease-2/thyroid-patient-guides/hypothyroidism/

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