Thyroid Diseases

“Thyroid disease,
especially hypothyroidism,
is more likely to develop after menopause”.1

Umbrella
What may the Thyroid Diseases Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Goiter
  • Graves Disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Conditions/Diseases/Disorders/Problems
  • Over Active Thyroid
  • Under Active Thyroid

Thyroid Gland

What is the thyroid gland?

DotS the definition of the thyroid gland may vary. In The Thyroid Gland: What Is the Thyroid Gland? the Australian Thyroid Foundation’s definition is:

“The Thyroid Gland is a soft, small bow-shaped gland, located in the front of the neck, below the voice box or larynx (Adam’s Apple) on either side of the trachea (windpipe)”.2

Thyroid Hormones

What is the thyroid’s job?

In Thyroid Function Tests: What Is the Thyroid Gland? the American Thyroid Association explain:

“The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormones help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should”.3

Thyroid Problems

What are some thyroid problems?

In Thyroid Diseases: Summary the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“Some of the different thyroid diseases include:

  • Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland
  • Hyperthyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs
  • Hypothyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid nodules, lumps in the thyroid gland
  • Thyroiditis, swelling of the thyroid”.4

Hyperthyroidism

What is hyperthyroidism?

Dots the definition of hyperthyroidism may vary. In Hyperthyroidism the (United States) Endocrine Society’s definition is:

“Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can lead to other health problems. Some of the most serious involve the heart (rapid or irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure) and the bones (osteoporosis)”.5

Hypothyroidism

What is hypothyroidism?

Dots the definition of hypothyroidism may vary. In Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:

“Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Over time, hypothyroidism that isn’t treated can lead to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and heart problems”.6

Women

In women how common are thyroid diseases?

In The Thyroid Gland: Are Thyroid Disorders Common? the Australian Thyroid Foundation note:

“Thyroid Disorders affect 10 times more women than men, worldwide”.7

Thyroid or Menopause

Can some symptoms of thyroid problems be sometimes mistaken for menopause symptoms?

In Thyroid Disease: How Do Thyroid Problems Affect Women? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov explain:

“Sometimes, symptoms of thyroid problems are mistaken for menopause symptoms. Thyroid disease, especially hypothyroidism, is more likely to develop after menopause”.8

In Thyroid and Menopause Article: Thyroid and Menopause – Thyroid Problems In Women the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) explain:



“Both thyroid and menopause-related symptoms are common, non-specific and overlapping. Such symptoms can also have other causes, like stress. So it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential causes of your symptoms. It is not unusual for thyroid symptoms to be put down to menopause and vice versa. And as these problems are common in midlife women, symptoms may be a combination of factors that should all be addressed.

The additive effect of hypothyroidism and menopause can impact the overall burden of symptoms facing midlife women. Therefore optimising the management of both hormone conditions is crucial”.9

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have thyroid disease?

If you think you have thyroid disease, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Your Thyroid Gland: How Are Thyroid Disorders Diagnosed? the BTF elaborate on:

“Your doctor will be able to get a good idea about the activity of your thyroid gland by listening to your symptoms, asking you some questions, and by examining your neck. However, by taking a small sample of your blood he or she can assess exactly your thyroid secretory state. On this single sample of blood, for example, the levels of the hormones involved can be measured in the laboratory. By this means it is possible to find out if too much or too little T4 and/or T3 is being secreted, and how active the pituitary is by measuring the TSH. A single blood test will normally confirm the diagnosis, but sometimes other tests are required”.10

In Thyroid Diseases: Summary MedlinePlus elaborate on:

“To diagnose thyroid diseases, your health care provider may use a medical history, physical exam, and thyroid tests. In some cases, your provider may also do a biopsy”.11

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  1. AACE Journey For Patients With Thyroid Disease: Awareness, Education and Empowerment for Patients
    Thyroid Diseases
  2. Aace.com [American Association of Endocrinology [AACE]]
  3. All About Thyroid
  4. Autoimmune Diseases
  5. British Thyroid Association: Patient Resources
  6. British Thyroid Foundation: Patient Leaflets
  7. Causes of Thyroid Disorders
  8. Coconut Oil: Can It Cure Hypothyroidism?
  9. Complementary and Alternative Medicine In Thyroid Disease (CAM)
  10. Consumer Health: Treating Thyroid Cancer
  11. Consumer Health: Understanding Thyroid Cancer Risk
  12. Consumer Health: What Do You Know About the Types of Thyroid Cancer?
  13. Consumer Health: What Happens If Your Thyroid Is Too Active or Not Active Enough?
  14. Consumer Health: What Is Hashimoto’s Disease?
  15. Do I Have A Thyroid Disorder? [+ Video: Be Aware of Your Thyroid Health]
  16. FAQs: Thyroid Diseases
  17. Find An Endocrinologist [United States]
  18. Find An Endocrinology – Thyroid Specialist [United States]
  19. For the Newly Diagnosed
  20. Goiter
  21. Goiter
  22. Goiter
  23. Graves’ Disease
  24. Graves’ Disease: Graves’ Disease FAQs
  25. Hashimoto Disease
  26. Hashimoto’s Disease
  27. Hashimoto’s Disease
  28. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Lympocytic Thyroiditis): Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis FAQs
  29. Hyperthyroidism
  30. Hyperthyroidism
  31. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
  32. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
  33. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive): Hyperthyroidism FAQs
  34. Hypothyroidism
  35. Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s Disease
  36. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
  37. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
  38. Hypothyroidism (Underactive): Hypothyroidism FAQs
  39. Hypothyroidism Diet: Can Certain Foods Increase Thyroid Function?
  40. Hypothyroidism: Can Calcium Supplements Interfere With Treatment?
  41. Hypothyroidism: Should I Take Iodine Supplements?
  42. International Thyroid Awareness Week
  43. Iodine
  44. Is My Thyroid Condition To Blame for  My Hair Loss?
  45. Leaflets In Other Languages
  46. Living With Thyroid Disorders
  47. Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves’ Disease – When the Thyroid Is Overactive
  48. Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Thyroid Nodules Without Surgery
  49. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Thyroid Nodules, Cancer and Treatment
  50. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Women and Thyroid Disease
  51. Medical Tests
  52. Menopause
  53. Meet the Experts – Thyroid and Menopause
  54. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
  55. Office of Dietary Supplements: Iodine
  56. Older Therapies Aren’t Necessarily Better for Thyroid Hormone Replacement
  57. Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
  58. Patient Leaflets
  59. Psychological Symptoms and Thyroid Disorders
  60. Rare Thyroid Disorders
  61. Selenium Deficiency: 6 Symptoms, Simple Treatment and Good Prognosis
  62. September Is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month [United States]
    Thyroid Diseases
  63. TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) Test
  64. The Lowdown on Thyroid Slowdown
  65. The Thyroid Gland
  66. The Thyroid Gland In Postmenopausal Women: Physiology and Diseases
  67. Thyca.org [ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Inc]
  68. Thyroid & Menopause
  69. Thyroid Cancer
  70. Thyroid Cancer
  71. Thyroid Cancer
  72. Thyroid Cancer Risk Higher for Menopausal Women With Longer Reproductive Years
  73. Thyroid Conditions
  74. Thyroid Disease
  75. Thyroid Disease
  76. Thyroid Disease HealthSketch
  77. Thyroid Disease: What Kinds of Thyroid Disease Affects Women?
  78. Thyroid Diseases
  79. Thyroid Diseases – Multiply Languages
  80. Thyroid Disorders and Cancer
  81. Thyroid Eye Disease
  82. Thyroid Function Tests
  83. Thyroid Gland
  84. Thyroid Nodules
  85. Thyroid Nodules
  86. Thyroid Patient Information
  87. Thyroid Tests
  88. Thyroid Tests – Multiply Languages
  89. Thyroid and Menopause Article
  90. Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones
  91. Thyroid and Weight: Thyroid and Weight FAQs
  92. Thyroid.org [American Thyroid Association]
  93. Thyroidfoundation.org.au [Australian Thyroid Foundation]
  94. Thyroidfoundation.org.au [Australian Thyroid Foundation]: Check Your Neck Thyroid Diseases
  95. Thyroiditis
  96. Thyroiditis: Thyroiditis FAQs
  97. Thyroxine T4 Test
  98. Triiodothyronine (T3) Tests
  99. What Is Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)?
  100. Yourhormones.info [You and Your Hormones]

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  1. Thyroid Disease: How Do Thyroid Problems Affect Women? Page Last Updated: 22 February 2021. Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/thyroid-disease Accessed: 18 January 2024
  2. The Thyroid Gland: What Is the Thyroid Gland? Australian Thyroid Foundation https://www.thyroidfoundation.org.au/Definitions Accessed: 18 January 2024
  3. Thyroid Function Tests: What Is the Thyroid Gland? American Thyroid Association http://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-function-tests/ Accessed: 18 January 2024
  4. Thyroid Diseases: Summary. Last Updated: 11 January 2023. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/thyroiddiseases.html Accessed: 18 January 2024
  5. Hyperthyroidism. Last Updated: 24 January 2022. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/hyperthyroidism Accessed: 18 January 2024
  6. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Overview. 10 December 2022 Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20350284 Accessed: 18 January 2024
  7. The Thyroid Gland: Are Thyroid Disorders Common? Australian Thyroid Foundation https://www.thyroidfoundation.org.au/Definitions Accessed: 18 January 2024
  8. Thyroid Disease: How Do Thyroid Problems Affect Women? Page Last Updated: 22 February 2021. Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/thyroid-disease Accessed: 18 January 2024
  9. Thyroid and Menopause Article: Thyroid and Menopause – Thyroid Problems In Women. May 2023 British Thyroid Foundation https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-and-menopause-article Accessed: 18 January 2024
  10. Your Thyroid Gland: How Are Thyroid Disorders Diagnosed? British Thyroid Foundation https://www.btf-thyroid.org/index.php/thyroid Accessed: 18 January 2024
  11. Thyroid Disorders: Summary. Last Updated: 11 January 2023. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/thyroiddiseases.html Accessed: 18 January 2024
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