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Could your thyroid be affecting more than you realize?

From understanding your thyroid and making sense of TSH, free T4, and free T3 to navigating weight changes, thyroid nodules, and GLP-1 medications, there’s a lot to understand when it comes to thyroid health.

In this week’s episode, we break it all down in simple, easy-to-understand terms — including what your thyroid does, how your lab results work, which symptoms may be connected to an underactive thyroid, and when your thyroid may not actually be the problem.

Topics Discussed:

• Understanding the Thyroid
• How TSH Controls Your Thyroid
• Making Sense of Thyroid Tests
• When the Thyroid Isn’t the Problem
• Common Signs of Hypothyroidism
• The Thyroid and Weight
• Understanding Thyroid Nodules
• GLP-1s and Thyroid Health
• A Small Gland, Big Impact

Joining the conversation is Dr. Chhaya Makhija, a triple board-certified endocrinologist with nearly 20 years of experience in hormone and metabolic health. She shares practical insights to help make thyroid health easier to understand and navigate.

Think you might be missing something when it comes to your thyroid health? Tune in to the full episode for the complete conversation and a closer look at the bigger picture.

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• Website: unifiedendocrinecare
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• Youtube: Dr. Chhaya Makhija, MD

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