Why you shouldn’t skip your thyroid pills

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Hormones Go Off-Balance

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Old Symptoms Return

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Slower Metabolism

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Heart & Mood Impact

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Wrong Test Results

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💡 Tip

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