Does Subclinical Hypothyroidism Cause Weight Gain?

Potential subclinical hypothyroidism symptoms are the same as for those who have full-bore hypothyroidism. These can include: Weight gain.

Is it hard to lose weight with subclinical hypothyroidism?

It's hard to lose weight with hypothyroidism because when your thyroid gland is underactive, your metabolism slows down. A slow metabolism often means weight gain and can also lead to slower progress when losing weight.

What does subclinical hypothyroidism do to your body?

(Meta-analysis of eleven observational studies demonstrating increased risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular death in those with subclinical hypothyroidism with TSH levels greater than 10 mU/L, increased risk of cardiovascular death in those with TSH levels of 7.0-9.9 mU/L, and no cardiovascular risk in the ...