My Thyroid Health: Thyroid, Midlife Hormones + Weight Loss27 Mai 2025

Ep. 191: Could Your Teenager Be Hypothyroid?

Could your tired, moody, always-cold teenager actually have a thyroid problem?

While we often chalk up things like fatigue, mood swings, and sleeping until noon as “just being a teen,” an underactive thyroid – called hypothyroidism – could be playing a role. And the earlier you catch it, the better your teen can feel—physically and emotionally.

In this episode, we’re exploring the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism in teenagers, and what you can do to get them back to good health.

What you’ll learn:

Prevalence of hypothyroidism in teenagers⁠

⁠ Causes of hypothyroidism in teenagers⁠
⁠ Recognizing the symptoms of hypothyroidism in teenagers⁠
⁠ Diagnosing hypothyroidism in teenagers⁠
⁠ Treating hypothyroidism in teenagers⁠
⁠ Challenges for teenagers⁠

Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/hypothyroidism-teenagers

About Paloma Health:

⁠⁠Paloma Health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.

Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.

Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.

Become a Paloma Member:

https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism

Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:

https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

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