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Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
Did you know that having an abnormally high or low thyroid can cause you to miscarry and wreak havoc on your body? January is Thyroid Awareness Month? I thought talking about how vital our thyroid is to our body functions, including pregnancy, would be a great way to start the year off. One of the…
Thyroid Disorders in Women
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, women are eight times more likely to experience thyroid disease than men. Women with thyroid diseases have various symptoms that range in intensity and frequency. The best treatment for a disorder of the thyroid depends on the underlying cause of the condition.
Teenage Thyroid Problems
Judging from its small size, the thyroid gland may not look important. The opposite is true, however. The gland produces hormones that the body needs for proper organ function, proper growth and proper energy use. In some cases, the thyroid can produce too much hormone, which can make a teenager feel overly energized and restless or it cannot produce enough hormone, which can lead to sluggishness.
Low Thyroid Function in Women
An underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism, is more prevalent in women than in men. The thyroid’s production of certain hormones falls short, causing disruptions of different processes in the body. Women with hypothyroidism experience varying degrees of slowed thyroid hormone production. The diagnosis and treatment of low thyroid function is relatively easy and gets your body back on track.
Enlarged Thyroid in Women
While little attention is paid to the thyroid, this gland plays an important part in some of your most basic body functions. If you notice that your thyroid gland is enlarged, there could be several disorders to blame. Although an enlarged thyroid may be nothing to worry about, it can also be the sign of a serious underlying issue and, as a result, is something that you should mention to your doctor.