I've mentioned before that while basal body temperature is a more accurate indicator of
hypothyroidism than blood testing, there are extraneous influences that need to be accounted for which can influence the results of the test.
Not exact matches
The «have the
blood test done» solution isn't as simple as it sounds and
hypothyroidism is I believe more common
than you suggest.
Hypothyroidism is much more common
than hyperthyroidism and is usually diagnosed by a
blood test measuring the level of TSH (thyroid - stimulating hormone) in the body.