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BTF funds important research investigating effect of environmental chemicals and micronutrients in congenital hypothyroidism

Read our interview with principal investigator, Dr Nadia Schoenmakers
About levothyroxine

Learn more about levothyroxine as a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Your thyroid gland

What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.
About liothyronine

Learn about liothyronine as a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

Thyroid function tests

Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders
Thyroid antibodies explained

Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for
Your thyroid gland

What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.
Hair loss and thyroid disorders

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease
Hypothyroidism

Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options
Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management
Thyroid eye disease

Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and how the risks are greater in smokers
Coping with fatigue

Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. We look at some of the common questions we receive about how to cope better with fatigue
Thyroid and weight - the science

What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?