/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/what-is-hypothyroidismYour thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn&rsquo;t work as it should....en-USTelligent Community 12https://connect.bcbsmt.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/what-is-hypothyroidismWed, 13 Mar 2019 08:52:43 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:fb7896da-4a5b-4da3-a34f-b4a1edc51ef9bessiemartin0<p>Your thyroid makes hormones called T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine).</p><img src="https://connect.bcbsmt.com/aggbug?PostID=385&AppID=2&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">