If you’re experiencing problems that may be related to your thyroid, the first step is proper testing to determine the underlying cause. The thyroid is a small gland located in your neck and has an incredibly important role to play. It’s responsible for hormone production, which influences many of the body’s essential functions, such as metabolism, energy production, and mood.
When the thyroid gland is underactive or overactive, it is considered a disorder. Symptoms such as weight gain, lack of energy, and depression are often some of the first signs of an imbalance. An underactive thyroid is referred to as hypothyroidism, while an overactive thyroid is known as hyperthyroidism. Each presents its own symptoms and health concerns.
The team at the Happy Hormone Cottage helps people achieve healthier, balanced hormone profiles. This includes diagnosing and treating a range of thyroid disorders. We offer comprehensive testing that goes well beyond the standard to better understand your overall health.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – This is a chronic autoimmune disease that turns the immune system against the body’s own tissues, including the thyroid, which gradually impairs its ability to produce hormones.
Hypothyroidism – In this condition, the thyroid gland doesn’t create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream, impacting metabolism and the cardiovascular system.
Both conditions have similar symptoms, which may include:
Thyroid function tests are blood tests that indicate the health of the thyroid gland. Common tests, as indicated by the American Thyroid Association, measure thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4). Other tests may include T3 resin uptake (T3RU). These tests are specifically designed to measure thyroid hormone levels, meaning they are reliable and focused.
The thyroid is only one part of a larger picture of health. When our specialists provide testing, we opt for a more comprehensive hormone testing profile. Our specialists are trained to administer a multifaceted 10-point blood panel that identifies more than just thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
Beyond testing for key thyroid hormones, our blood panel also tests for Hashimoto’s Disease by examining specific antibodies.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses plant-based compounds that closely mimic your own body’s hormones. This natural match often improves absorption, reduces side effects, and provides better relief from hormone imbalance symptoms.
BHRT helps thyroid patients achieve a healthier, more balanced hormone profile. In doing so, you will experience relief from the symptoms of hypothyroidism and other thyroid disorders — without using synthetic hormones.
Your unique treatment protocol is formulated based on your test results and carefully considers a range of other personal health indicators.
If you have questions or concerns about your thyroid health, reach out to the team at the Happy Hormone Cottage today! We are happy to answer any questions and provide information about thyroid testing and hormone therapy.
Call our office at (513) 444-6343 to speak with a member of our team or schedule a consultation online today!
