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What is an overactive thyroid? Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid becomes overactive and produces too much of its hormones. Hyperthyroidism affects women 10 times more often than men, and is most common in people aged 20-40.
Thyroid hormones direct many of the body's processes. An underactive thyroid does not produce enough hormones. This condition is also referred to as hypothyroidism. It slows down the metabolism, which may cause fatigue, lethargy, or constipation, but these kinds of symptoms can also have a number of other causes.