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Endocrine Conditions and Autoimmune Diseases

Thyroid disease is one of many endocrine conditions, including diabetes, adrenal fatigue, osteoporosis, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and others. Hashimoto's and Graves' disease are also the most common causes of thyroid disease, and most common autoimmune diseases. thyroid disease, and most common autoimmune diseases. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon has put put together this information about endocrine conditions and autoimmune disease.
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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association

Organization that studies all facets of autoimmune diseases, including thyroid diseases

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