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Underactive and overactive thyroid can be the results of autoimmune disorders (Hashimoto’s disease or Graves’ disease), iodine deficiency, thyroid inflammation (a.k.a. thyroiditis), problems with the pituitary…

Separately, breastfeeding typically entails high levels of a hormone called prolactin, which can put the kibosh on ovulation (and periods)—generally a helpful measure for avoiding pregnancy…