Hypothyroidism
is an endocrine disorder that is most common to females who are in their
child-bearing years. This disorder can either be acquired or congenital. It can
also be overt or subclinical. Hypothyroidism can also be further identified
based on its site of abnormality. You may say that it is primary when the
abnormality is due to thyroid level and secondary if the abnormality is hypothalami or pituitary.
