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Thyroid problems are rapidly surging in pregnant women and are a major concern as they can affect the health of both the mother and the baby. The thyroid gland produces hormones that are responsible ...

The thyroid gland at the base of the neck secretes an essential hormone crucial for development and metabolism. Both ...

The thyroid gland is a small inconspicuous butterfly shaped organ located in the front of the neck which stares back at you each time you look into the mirror. This small ...

“Hyperthyroidism (overactive gland) is less common, but it also creates significant fertility issues in women. Women who are on meds for hyperthyroidism are recommended to closely follow up with their ...

Since there are lots of hormonal changes during and following pregnancy, it is not surprising this can affect thyroid function. It is worth noting the connection between thyroid health and mental ...

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. These hormones help your organs function and affect your energy, heart, digestion, bone ...

Makumbi F, Guyer B. The second question asked is: “How much does the baby weigh?” So, what is “normal” birth weight? In: Bledsoe C, ed. Discovering normality in health and the reproductive body.

The thyroid gland produces the hormones L-thyroxine (T4) and L-triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate metabolic body processes, cellular respiration, total energy expenditure, growth and maturation ...

The confirmation comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) said last week that eight people had been killed by the disease in a remote part of Tanzania. The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom ...

“A personal history of thyroid disease increases one’s current risk for developing the disease. For example, if a woman post-pregnancy had postpartum thyroiditis that resolved itself, she could be at ...