I’ve been disgnosed for 8 years, you pretty much sound like a textbook case. honestly the fact that you’re overweight makes it more likely imo; hypothyroidism slows down your metabolism. It’s a simple blood test to check for either tsh or t4 levels.

thank you! it helps going into an appt that I don’t feel totally crazy for asking for the tests. 

I was tested years ago as a teen and was told I was fine, though recently got my medical notes (for something else entirely) and found I was super borderline but that my doc didn’t like treating borderline cases, stating diet and exercise alone would be enough.  yeah, it really wasn’t.  I’ve always wondered what having a metabolism is like, they look like fun.  I can look at an apple and gain five pounds, but recently it’s been ridiculous, and the hair loss is concerning.  I’m not super vain but eyebrows kinda frame your face and when they start falling out it’s kinda scary as your mind can go to lots of dark places as to why it’s happening, but in combination with the dry skin, super heavy periods, and ridiculous fatigue, and that other people don’t think I’m nuts, I feel a lot more confident asking for, and if need be insisting, the tests and not get intimidated by my doc.  I’m super shy and introverted and raised to always believe and respect your doctor but in recent years I’ve had to get a lot better at holding my own agaainst docs that say I'm okay.