What can be the consequences of misdiagnosing hypothyroidism?

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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:

Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland that doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. Misdiagnosing hypothyroidism can lead to heart disease, high LDL (bad) cholesterol, infertility, birth defects and depression.

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