At what age should I get my thyroid checked for health problems?

Ask Emily — thyroid health

QUESTION:

At what age should I get my thyroid levels checked for health problems?

ANSWER:

We recommend having your thyroid levels checked starting at around age 30 for a baseline reading and then every five years after that to follow up. However, if you have a family history of thyroid problems, you should get tested at age 20. Finding out about a thyroid problem earlier rather than later is always preferable. This way you can learn about ways to change your life and heal your thyroid, rather than take a prescription medication.

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The Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the Clinic.

To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
To select the Program that’s right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Hormonal Health Profile.
If you’re ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

Last Modified: 02/16/2010

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