When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]

In fact, a growing number of studies have associated SCH with an increased number of cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension (6), weight gain (7), insulin resistance (8), hypercholesterolaemia, dyslipidaemia (9), and coronary and ischaemic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]

In fact, a growing number of studies have associated SCH with an increased number of cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension (6), weight gain (7), insulin resistance (8), hypercholesterolaemia, dyslipidaemia (9), and coronary and ischaemic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]

Iodine is especially found in iodized table salt, saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs. The National Institutes of Health recommends 150 micrograms per day for most adults and teenagers. [healthline.com]

When symptoms do arise, however, they tend to be vague and general and include: depression constipation fatigue goiter (this appears as swelling in the front of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland) weight gain hair loss intolerance to cold memory [healthline.com]

Hence, 1000 women would need to be treated to prevent one new case of ischaemic heart disease per year. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Heart disease The connection between subclinical hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease is still being debated. [healthline.com]

[…] of 7 mIU/L and above were at twice the risk or more for having congestive heart failure compared to those with a normal TSH level. [healthline.com]

Some studies do suggest that elevated TSH levels, when left untreated, may contribute to developing the following: high blood pressure high cholesterol congestive heart failure In a 2005 study looking at older men and women, those with a blood TSH level [healthline.com]

Recent studies suggest that this may also be true for SCH. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]