The Hidden Epidemic of Under Treated Thyroids Thyroid disease affects an estimated 20 million Americans, with one in eight women developing a condition that can leave them feeling drained and unwell.
Despite its prevalence, thyroid care remains woefully inadequate, with many women being offered a narrow, outdated approach to treatment. McCall McPherson's experience is all too familiar.
As a young physician assistant, she was prescribed levothyroxine, a synthetic version of the T4 hormone that doesn't work for everyone.