Westcoast Womens Clinic Vancouver Contact info Like Me 7 • Refer Me 1 Videos by Westcoast Womens Clinic Vancouver Hypothyroidism Uterine Fibroids Women and Hormonal Changes With Aging Vaginal Dryness Related Treatment Videos How To Do A Kegel (the core breath) Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome What is the Treatment for Osteoporosis What is a Pap Smear Test? Women's Health Hypothyroidism ( 29 engaged.) Open and print the educational action plan for conversation with your Healthcare provider. Close 97-100 People got two or more of these video questions wrong... ( 14 participated.) Hypothyroidism : Why Am I So Tired? Questions True False 1 Sleep apnea and hypothyroidism aren’t connected. Explanation: People who have hypothyroidism may experience sleep apnea. In people with hypothyroidism, sleep apnea results from an upper airway obstruction. 2 Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid doesn't create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. Explanation: Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn't create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. This makes your metabolism slow down. 3 Fatigue is a symptom of hypothyroidism due to a drop in hormone production. Explanation: Fatigue is a symptom of hypothyroidism due to a drop in hormone production. This can lead to lower energy levels, resulting in fatigue. 4 Hypothyroidism does not affect your mental health. Explanation: The body's control of the thyroid levels helps stabilize mood. Patients with hypothyroidism may experience symptoms of depression, restlessness and anxiety. Studies have also found that people with bipolar disorder often have abnormal thyroid function. 5 Walnuts can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption. Explanation: Although nuts can be a good source of antioxidants and healthy fats, walnuts can interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone. Avoid eating them around the time that you take your thyroid medication. Check Answers At Westcoast Women Clinic in Vancouver, we treat a number of hormonal health issues, including:> Westcoast Womens Clinic Vancouver Practitioners Dr. Bal Pawa BPharm, MD , Womens Health Family Doctor Vancouver, BC View Profile Latest Video Bioidentical Hormones & Hormone Replacement Dr. Janet Franiek BSc, MD, CCFP, Womens Health Family Doctor Vancouver, BC View Profile Latest Video Uterine Fibroids Dr. Nishi Dhawan MD, CCFP, Family Practice, Womens Health Family Doctor Vancouver, BC View Profile Latest Video When is Hormone Replacement in Menopause Needed?