But as your metabolism continues to slow, the classic signs of a sluggish thyroid kick in: fatigue, weight gain, constipation, sensitivity to cold, and dry skin. If it's not making enough thyroid hormone, your body's processes start slowing down. When your thyroid-a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck-is functioning properly, it produces hormones that regulate your metabolism and body temperature. Women are more likely than men to develop this problem the risk also goes up after age 60. He notes that 11 million people in the US have an underactive thyroid (aka hypothyroidism).
Thyroid disorders are extremely common, says Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD, professor of internal medicine at Rush University Medical Center and president of the American Thyroid Association.
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