Thyroid function is closely linked to testosterone levels, and a hypothyroid condition can often mimic the symptoms of a testosterone deficiency.

“So really the biggest one that crosses over with testosterone is thyroid. So when you have low thyroid function, it'll mimic low testosterone symptoms.”

She believes her thyroid condition hinders her athletic recovery, making her muscles rebuild significantly slower than others.

“when it comes to track my muscles don't rebuild at the same speed as other people's muscles so if yours take 48 hours to rebuild after you do hard workout mine was taking like a week and a half”

Low thyroid function, often caused by autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, is a significant contributor to fatigue and weight gain.

“And if you're low, then that can lead to fatigue, weight gain, constipation, feeling like um you just don't have the energy that you once did.”