HOUSTON — Do you know how much your thyroids affect your body?
Sarah Speed knows all too well after she and her husband experienced two miscarriages while they were trying to get pregnant.
Ultimately, it was blood testing that revealed Sarah's problem -- hypothyroidism.
"Some women will find that their thyroid is not normal when they can't get pregnant," said Dr. Kelly Wirfel, an endocrinologist with UT Physicians. "Often, treating the thyroid allows them to have a normal cycle, normal ovulation that results in conception."
Dr. Wirfel treated Sarah's thyroid problem.
"Once my thyroid was fixed, I got pregnant that same month," Sarah said.
This was Sarah's second successful pregnancy, which was much different from the first.
"The whole time I was so energetic," she said. "I was able to chase my toddler around while being pregnant and going to school at Harvard."
When it comes to her symptoms before she got treatment, Sarah said she was often fatigued, anxious and depressed. She was also very cold.
Sarah said these are signs you shouldn't ignore.
"Check your thyroid check your hormones," she said "It can really change your life."
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