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What are symptoms of thyroid problems in females?
What common symptoms can happen with thyroid disease?
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability and nervousness.
- Having trouble sleeping.
- Losing weight.
- Having an enlarged thyroid gland or a goiter.
- Having muscle weakness and tremors.
- Experiencing irregular menstrual periods or having your menstrual cycle stop.
What happens when women have high thyroid?
Changes in menstrual patterns. Increased sensitivity to heat. Changes in bowel patterns, especially more frequent bowel movements. An enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), which may appear as a swelling at the base of your neck.
Does thyroid affect periods?
Your thyroid helps control your menstrual cycle. Too much or too little thyroid hormone can make your periods very light, heavy, or irregular. Thyroid disease also can cause your periods to stop for several months or longer, a condition called amenorrhea.
Can your thyroid affect your breasts?
Problems with the thyroid can affect menstrual cycles and fertility, so it could certainly cause breast symptoms. Usually hormonal issues affect both breasts, so if this pain has lasted longer than a few weeks, I’d suggest calling the doctor.
What are the causes of thyroid issues in women?
When your thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, the balance of chemical reactions in your body can be upset. There can be a number of causes, including autoimmune disease, hyperthyroidism treatments, radiation therapy, thyroid surgery and certain medications.
How are thyroid diseases affect women?
In women, thyroid diseases may: Cause irregular, light, or heavy menstrual periods or even stop flow altogether for months (amenorrhea). Lead to early menopause (before age 40), if your body’s immune system caused the thyroid disease. Make it harder to get pregnant, especially with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Cause health problems during pregnancy.
What are the side affects of removal of the thyroid?
Thyroid Removal Side Effects Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, or a chronically under-active thyroid, is the most common side effect of thyroid removal surgery. Weight Gain. Weight gain of up to 20 Ibs. Depression. Intolerance to Cold. Constipation.
What are the side effects of too much thyroxine?
Feeling hot all the time and increased sweating