Thyroid Care Based on Your Symptoms and Lab Results
Thyroid hormones influence energy, metabolism, temperature regulation, mood, hair, and overall well-being. At Enhanced Wellness NM, Dr. Jan Jay provides individualized thyroid hormone optimization based on your symptoms, health history, and lab results.
What Is Thyroid Hormone Optimization?
Thyroid hormone optimization involves evaluating how your thyroid is functioning, reviewing your current treatment if you take thyroid medication, and adjusting your care to your individual needs. We look at your symptoms and laboratory results together, then monitor your response over time.
Our approach includes evaluation for hypothyroidism, discussion of thyroid hormone replacement therapy when needed, and ongoing review of treatment goals.
Symptoms We Evaluate
- Persistent fatigue or low energy
- Feeling unusually cold
- Hair thinning or shedding
- Brain fog or trouble concentrating
- Weight and metabolic changes
- Dry skin or constipation
- Changes in mood or sleep
These symptoms can have several causes. We use your history and labs to determine whether thyroid function may be contributing.
Our Thyroid Evaluation
1. Review Your History and Symptoms
We discuss your concerns, existing diagnoses, medications, and previous thyroid lab results.
2. Evaluate Thyroid Laboratory Results
Testing commonly includes TSH and free T4. Additional testing, such as T3 or thyroid antibodies, may help clarify specific clinical questions.
3. Personalize Your Treatment Plan
We review whether thyroid medication, a dose adjustment, or other care fits your results and treatment goals.
4. Follow Up and Optimize
Follow-up visits and repeat labs help us assess how you are responding and make adjustments over time.
Thyroid Hormone Treatment and Ongoing Care
If your evaluation supports treatment, Dr. Jay can discuss thyroid hormone replacement and medication optimization. For patients already taking thyroid medication, we review the current regimen, symptom changes, and laboratory results to guide any adjustments.
Thyroid care is distinct from estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone therapy. For those services, explore our Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT and Pellets) page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I come in if I already take thyroid medication?
Yes. We can review your symptoms, current thyroid prescription, and recent lab work to determine whether your treatment needs adjustment.
Which thyroid labs do you review?
TSH and free T4 are common starting points. Additional tests may be considered based on your history and results.
Is thyroid hormone optimization the same as BHRT?
No. Thyroid hormone treatment focuses on thyroid function. BHRT commonly involves estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone. Dr. Jay can evaluate these areas together when relevant.
Can thyroid changes affect my energy, weight, or hair?
Thyroid dysfunction can contribute to fatigue, changes in metabolism, and hair thinning. We review your overall health to understand which factors are involved.
Ready to Review Your Thyroid Health?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your symptoms, thyroid labs, current medications, and options for individualized thyroid hormone care.