Thyroid disease is any benign or malignant condition that affects the structure and function of the thyroid gland. Women are 7 times more likely to have hyperthyroidism and 8 times more likely to have hypothyroidism than men.

Research shows that pregnant women are at high risk of thyroid dysfunction, including hypothyroidism. Thyroid disease during pregnancy is very dangerous for the development of the pregnancy and the health of the mother, especially in the first three months. Therefore, screening for thyroid disease in the first months of pregnancy is very important. So why is it necessary to screen for thyroid disease in the first three months of pregnancy? And what benefits does this bring to the mother and the development of the fetus? Let's find out in the article below.

Thyroid ultrasound is a quick, painless procedure that can detect thyroid abnormalities and early stages of cancer. If you have a family history of the disease or suspect you have thyroid disease, you should have an ultrasound to screen for the disease early.

If hyperthyroidism during pregnancy is not diagnosed and treated promptly, when the hyperthyroidism is too severe, the consequences will be very serious, even causing death for the pregnant woman.

Graves' disease is a condition involving overactivity of the thyroid gland, which causes the body to produce excess thyroid hormone, leading to hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease also has a serious impact on women's fertility, including problems such as miscarriage, birth defects, stillbirth, and even infertility.

The thyroid is an organ with many diseases and serious effects on health, especially for women. Thyroid ultrasound is currently one of the most common examination methods in the general health check-up program.

The thyroid is an organ with many diseases, especially for women, and seriously affects health, so screening and regular examination including the thyroid area is necessary. Thyroid ultrasound is one of the most common examinations to monitor health status.

Hyperparathyroidism is a disease caused by the parathyroid glands in the body being overactive and causing high levels of calcium in the blood. If hyperparathyroidism is not treated promptly, it can lead to diseases such as: osteoporosis, high blood pressure, pancreatitis or stomach ulcers, kidney stones.

The parathyroid glands are a set of four small glands located behind the thyroid gland. They are important for bone health. These glands control the body's calcium and phosphorus levels. Hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism are characterized by changes in blood calcium levels and bone metabolism. They are conditions of excess or deficiency of parathyroid function.

Thyroid ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the thyroid gland. This technique does not use ionizing radiation and is often used to evaluate lumps found when the doctor feels the thyroid gland.

The thyroid gland plays many important roles in the body, so doctors recommend that whenever you experience symptoms such as discomfort in the throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, persistent cough, enlarged neck, rapid pulse and heart rate... get a thyroid test as soon as possible.