Conditions that affect the thyroid gland are
common, affecting thousands of New Zealanders1,2

Symptoms of hypothyroidism may develop slowly, and are sometimes overlooked.
Certain conditions may increase your risk of developing hypothyroidism.3

COULD YOU BE AFFECTED?

CHECK THE SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS HERE

References: 1. Bpac NZ. Management of thyroid dysfunction in adults. 2010. Issue 33. 2. NZ Population Statistics. February 2021 3. Hypothyroidism. National Institute of Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Disease. NIH Publications No.13; 6180: March 2013
*Note these symptoms are general and may not necessarily be indicative of hypothyroidism.

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Hypothyroidism and the common
symptoms and risk factors1,2,3

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    Select the symptoms that you’ve been experiencing

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    Discuss your symptom list with your doctor at the next visit

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

Do you have any of the conditions / risk factors below?

If you are experiencing more than one of the above symptoms or risk factors, you may have undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Your GP can check with a simple and free blood test.

References: 1. Bpac NZ. Management of thyroid dysfunction in adults. 2010. Issue 33. 2. AACE Guidelines Endocrine Practice 2002; 8(6): 458-469 3. Thyroid Dysfunction and Diabetes Mellitus, Endocrine society 2019. https://academic.oup.com/edrv/artical/40/3/789/5288751 Accessed 16 August 2021