Thyroiditis or menopause?.. As of: April 4, 2024, 4:48 a.m By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel CommentsPressSplit Hashimoto's disease, which is often undetected, can lead to hypothyroidism years later.

Have your thyroid checked regularly. The symptoms are often misinterpreted, meaning those affected have to live with the symptoms for up to years. Women are affected more often than men, usually between the ages of 30 and 50. In some cases, thyroid disease during pregnancy can even lead to miscarriage.