Weight Loss » Thyroid

Of all the hormone imbalances that can make it hard to lose weight, thyroid dysfunction is especially common. Though it plays multiple roles in your body - from making proteins to regulating the function of other body systems - the thyroid gland creates hormones that play an especially essential role in the regulation of metabolism. So if your thyroid hormone levels are too low, losing weight could prove impossible.

During your first visit here, our doctors can perform diagnostic tests for thyroid dysfunction and then make recommendations accordingly.