Thyroid disorders affect millions of women worldwide, prompting lifestyle and medical focus

Thyroid disorders impact more than 750 million people globally, with women up to eight times more likely to develop conditions such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Experts estimate that one in eight women will experience a thyroid dysfunction during her lifetime, yet about 60 % of cases go undetected because early symptoms—fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, weight gain—can mimic everyday stress.

Health professionals, including endocrinologist Dr. Mónica Marazuela, are urging women to adopt preventive habits. Recommendations range from reducing exposure to endocrine‑disrupting chemicals found in plastics, receipts, and certain cosmetics, to choosing glass containers and bamboo toothbrushes, ensuring adequate protein at each meal, drinking sunlight for vitamin D, and limiting synthetic fragrances in personal care products. These lifestyle changes aim to support the thyroid’s production of hormones T3 and T4, which regulate metabolism, heart rate, and cellular renewal.