Thyroid Disorders in Women
Functions of the thyroid gland:
The thyroid gland, which plays an important role in the body's metabolism,
secretes several hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and
calcitonin. Other functions of the thyroid include regulating body heat
and bone growth. The pituitary gland and thyroid gland work hand-in-hand.
If the thyroid is emitting below-average levels of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism),
the pituitary gland secretes more thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH) to
stimulate the thyroid gland.
How a thyroid disorder affects a woman's body:
The functions of the thyroid gland have much to do with a woman's reproductive
system, particularly if the thyroid is overactive or underactive. Effects
of this imbalance in hormone levels may have the following effects on
a woman's body:
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