Pregnancy significantly affects the thyroid gland and its function due to increased metabolic needs. For example, a maternal body requires 40% to 100% more thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the ...

The thyroid, small, butterfly-shaped, sitting quietly at the front of your neck, quietly runs the show for many of your ...

Planning a pregnancy? Don’t skip TSH testing. Dr Gupta explains how even mild thyroid imbalance can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes.

According to the American Thyroid Association, 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Women are especially ...

Thyroid disorders are among the most common yet least understood chronic health conditions affecting women. For Black women ...

Your thyroid may be small, but it plays a powerful role in controlling your metabolism, energy, and overall well-being. Understanding its link with metabolic syndrome is the first step ...