25/05/2026
It’s World Thyroid Day today 🦋
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck, and it plays a huge role in regulating energy, metabolism, mood, hormones and sleep. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, symptoms can be vague and easily overlooked.
Persistent fatigue, brain fog, feeling cold, weight changes, dry skin/hair or irregular menstrual cycle can sometimes be linked to thyroid dysfunction.
Your thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland in the brain, which releases thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In response, the thyroid produces hormones (T3 and T4) that travel through the bloodstream and help regulate many of the body’s functions.
When this system isn’t working properly, the thyroid can become
•Underactive (hypothyroidism) - slowing body processes down
•Overactive (hyperthyroidism) - speeding them up
Your thyroid function can usually be assessed with a simple blood test arranged by your GP.
If this sounds familiar, it may be worth speaking with one of our GPs for a check-in and to explore things further 💙