What causes low hormones in the thyroid?

Answer by  cindy (1484)

The most common cause of low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood is an autoimmune disease where the body produces antibodies that see the thyroid as foreign and attack it. Another common cause is a viral infection of the thyroid itself which is usually temporary and self resolving in nature.

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

Low thyroid hormone production can be caused by a number of different things. The most common cause world-wide is iodine deficiency, as iodine is required to make the hormone. There is also a postpartum hypothyroidism that is very common in women. There could also be a problem in the hypothalamus or pituitary glands which both release thyroid-controlling hormones.

Answer by  thattractorguy (2970)

Hypothyroidism can be caused by a different variety of things. Too low of iodine in your body can be a cause. Medicine can also depress its' function.

Answer by  heather88 (1897)

You could have a hormone inbalence that is causing the thyriod problem. Your hormones need to be in check for your thyroid to work like it should, if not balenced then you have thyroid problems.