Low energy, weight gain, irregular periods — could it be perimenopause or thyroid problems?

One in eight people have a thyroid problem and just about all women go through perimenopause — here's how to tell the difference

By Hazra Khatoon

How can something so small have such a large impact on our bodies?

The thyroid is a 5-centimeter gland in the front of the neck that produces hormones playing a key role in regulating blood pressure, body temperature, metabolism, heart rate, and the reaction of the body to other hormones. In other words, a healthy thyroid allows your body…