Title: Candida (Yeast) Infections and Thyroid Disease—Are They Linked?
Headings: Candida (Yeast) Infections and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Candida (Yeast) Infections and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
There is a potential link between thyroid disease and yeast infections
What Is Candida?
Exploring the Candida and Thyroid Link
Molecular Mimicry
Superantigens
No Link at All
What This Means for You
Treating Candida Infections
Preventing Candida Infections
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Content: Candida (Yeast) Infections and Thyroid Disease—Are They Linked? Candida (Yeast) Infections and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
There is a potential link between thyroid disease and yeast infections
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Mary Shomon
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Mary Shomon is a writer and hormonal health and thyroid advocate. She is the author of "The Thyroid Diet Revolution." Learn about our editorial process
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Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD on July 24, 2020
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Ana Maria Kausel, MD, is a double board-certified endocrinologist affiliated with Mount Sinai St. Luke's/Mount Sinai West in New York City. Learn about our Medical Review Board
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on July 24, 2020
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Overview
Candida and Thyroid
Molecular Mimicry
Superantigens
Treatment
Prevention
Given that immune system malfunctioning is at the root of autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease, it's natural to wonder if it can also cause other issues in people with these conditions. Candidiasis —which can take several forms, including thrush and genital yeast infections—is one that has been discussed, given the important role your immune system plays in controlling growth of the fungus that's responsible for this problem. In short, your autoimmune thyroid condition could influence your risk for yeast infections. But the connection is not all that clear or simple. alvarez / Getty Images
What Is Candida? Candida (yeast) is a part of your normal flora that resides harmoniously with other organisms in your gut, reproductive tract, mouth, and skin.