Primary provider for routine health maintenance visit

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A 28-year-old female presents to her primary provider for a routine health maintenance visit. She feels that her 10lb weight gain is not related to her diet and she reports that she eats a well-balanced diet and exercises regularly. In addition to the weight gain, she reports that she feels "cold" often, has dry skin and hair, and feels tired often despite a good night's sleep. You suspect that she may have hypothyroidism. Please describe the most common cause of hypothyroidism in healthy individuals. Explain the diagnostic studies you will order and describe a treatment necessary if she is found to have hypothyroidism.

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