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No wonder you're gaining weight! A small butterfly-shaped gland located just below the larynx, the thyroid plays a behind-the-scenes role in health. Problems with this critical gland impact women eight times more often than men. Starting in their mid-30s, many women feel tired and moody, put on pounds, have trouble sleeping, and often lose interest in sex. Sure, these are common symptoms during perimenopause—but they're also signs of a slowdown in thyroid activity, called hypothyroidism. What most people don't realize is that thyroid function is closely intertwined with the adrenal glands. When combined with a little body fat, the adrenals can make up… Continue reading