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… Overview The thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones : triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine …
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… Overview Thyroid hormones help regulate the way the body uses energy. You need thyroid hormone replacement when you do not have …
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… Condition Basics What is thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is the growth … surgery, radioactive iodine , and thyroid hormone therapy. It may include radiation … right away. With regular checkups and tests, your doctor can closely watch the …
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… Condition Basics What are thyroid nodules? Thyroid nodules are growths … problems, such as making too much thyroid hormone. When this happens, you may need … in how you've been feeling. You may have tests to see how well your thyroid is working. …
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… Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that control how your body makes and … your doctor may leave the thyroid. More tests may be done on the tissue. When the test …
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… Overview Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid hormone speeds things up and too …
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… about them. Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use hormone therapy. Don't use hormone therapy. … spray, or give yourself shots. You may have tests to check for side effects, such as high …
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… Overview What are infertility tests? Infertility tests are done to help find … partners: Blood or urine tests Luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone tests may be … Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Progesterone Thyroid function tests may be done to check …
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… Overview These are the tests you may need and how often you should … years. Goal: No damage to the back of the eye Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test. This test checks for …
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… Overview Thyroid storm (thyroid crisis) is a potentially … suddenly releases large amounts of thyroid hormone in a short period of time. If you have … suddenly releases large amounts of thyroid hormone in a short period of time. If you have …
