Hashimoto’s — the most common thyroid disease
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland. It affects up to 5% of the population, far more commonly in women. It leads to hypothyroidism, which impacts energy levels, weight, mood, fertility, and quality of life.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
- Chronic fatigue — even after a full night’s sleep
- Weight gain — despite a normal diet
- Hair loss, dry skin, brittle nails
- Brain fog — difficulty with memory and concentration
- Cold intolerance
- Menstrual irregularities, difficulty conceiving
- Low mood, irritability
Diagnostics at Femi Premium
At a single appointment we run full diagnostics: TSH, fT3, fT4, anti-TPO, anti-TG (blood tests) + thyroid ultrasound. If ultrasound reveals nodules — a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) with cytological examination is available on-site, without a hospital referral.
Treatment
The cornerstone is levothyroxine — the dose is individualised based on test results. Hormone monitoring every 3–6 months. In Hashimoto’s, supplementation (selenium, vitamin D) and diet also matter — which is why we work together with our dietitian.
Thyroid nodules
Not every nodule is malignant — the vast majority are benign. But each one requires evaluation. At Femi Premium we perform fine-needle biopsies on-site — cytological results within a few days, without hospital waiting lists.