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Hypothyroidism may occur as a result of primary gland failure or insufficient thyroid gland stimulation by the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. It is usually associated with lipid abnormalities. Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone or, more rarely, from their impaired activity at tissue level. In its clinically overt form, hypothyroidism is a relatively common condition, with an approximate prevalence of 2% in adult women and 0.2% in adult men. Deficiency of the hormone has a wide range of effects because all metabolically active cells require thyroid hormone. Untreated hypothyroidism can contribute to hypertension, dyslipidemia, infertility, cognitive impairment, and neuromuscular dysfunction. The best laboratory assessment of thyroid function is a serum thyroid-stimulating hormone test. Thus a multifactorial and holistic approach is required in successfully managing the condition of hypothyroidism i.e., diet, drugs and yogic exercises all in combination helps in normalizing the thyroid function in hypothyroidism.