{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1d9c17b1-3ee7-4956-acbd-bd7e7b48f4dd","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Women's Top Thyroid Questions, Answered (Part 1)","description":"The thyroid is one of the most important and complex glands in our body. And as women, we need to know a thing or two about it because, statistically, 1 in 8 of us will suffer from thyroid issues during our lifetime, with significant impacts on our overall health and well-being. Naturally, we all have questions surrounding this precious anatomy, but the answers don\u2019t always come as easily, leaving many in the dark with no clear direction. \n \nIn Part 1 of this episode, I'm going to be answering the real-life questions sent to me by women just like you, diving deep into thyroid health, dispelling some myths while providing guidance and a dose of empowerment that\u2014you\u2019ve got this\u2014should you need it now or later down the road. \n \nIn this episode I discuss: \n \n\nHow the thyroid functions and what role the thyroid plays in women's health \n\nThe differences between and the common symptoms of various forms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism \n\nBest practices for lab testing, the types of tests available, and how to understand your results \n\nThe various factors that can lead to thyroid problems and affect thyroid health overall \n\nTips for approaching your doctor to get the answers and tests you need \n\n \n\nThank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow your host on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0aca47b0-8503-41de-ae2a-76e8a03fb1b3/aviva-coverart.png"}