Underactive Thyroid What You Need to Know Did you know that getting tested routinely helps uncover . thyroid problems? What is underactive thyroid? Underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland . does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the bodyâs needs. The thyroid gland is a 2-inch-long, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Thyroid hormones regulate the way the body uses energy, so they affect nearly every organ in your body, even the way your heart beats. Left untreated, underactive thyroid can lead to . problems with energy, weight, muscles, mood, cholesterol, menstrual cycle, and fertility. Extreme cases of underactive thyroid can result in coma and death. Who is likely to develop underactive thyroid? Women are much more likely than men to develop underactive thyroid. The disease is
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James Bowie, byname Jim Bowie (born 1796?, Logan County, Ky., U.S.âdied March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas), popular hero of the Texas Revolution (1835â36) who is mainly remembered for his part in the Battle of the Alamo (FebruaryâMarch 1836).