Hyperthyroidism involves the thyroid gland producing too much of the thyroid hormones. This overproduction can have different effects in females and males. A female with hyperthyroidism may have ...

A variety of hormones control the menstrual cycle. This network of hormones impacts thyroid function, although the relationship between menstruation, reproductive function, and the thyroid is complex.

The thyroid, a small gland located at the base of the neck, is in charge of numerous body functions. The hormones it secretes help maintain body temperature and your heart rate, as well as brain and ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is most commonly caused by Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disorder), thyroiditis (inflamed thyroid gland), or “toxic” thyroid nodules.

Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, involves overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. There are several possible causes of hyperthyroidism, including ...

Untreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading to increased risks for abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, osteoporosis, ...

High levels of thyroid antibodies indicate an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAbs) and thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAbs) may signal autoimmune ...

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland is overactive, producing more hormones than your body needs. Both high and low thyroid hormone levels can cause exercise intolerance. Your ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways Thyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is working.TSH helps the thyroid gland know when to make more thyroid hormones. Free ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

This report will describe briefly some basic aspects of thyroid physiology that are pertinent to the management of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. Results of a combined antithyroid-thyroid program ...

Subclinical hyperthyroidism is defined as serum thyroid hormone levels within their respective reference ranges in the presence of low-undetectable serum thyrotropin-stimulating hormone levels.