The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body. They support the rate at which the body ...
Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn't create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. This makes your metabolism slow down. Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism can make youfeel tired, gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures. 9 Surp...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adults who work long hours are more likely to have hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid, according to study results accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of theJournal o...
Mood changes – feeling more anxious, irritable or nervous than usual Periods becoming irregular or stopping in women Reduced libido and swollen breast tissue in men When are thyroid problems likely to start? Anybody can get thyroid problems, but they are much more likely to impact women. While...