MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction. Hyperthyroidism is characterised by high levels of serum thyroxine and triiodothyronine, and low levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone. The main causes of hyperthyroidism are Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goitre, and toxic adenoma. About 20 times more women than men have hyperthyroidism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect women more often than men. Hypothyroidism may occur because the pituitary gland or the thyroid itself is not functioning properly. This type of thyroid disease is more likely to develop in women post-menopause.

Detailed explanation-3: -An overactive thyroid can affect anyone, but it’s about 10 times more common in women than men, and typically happens between 20 and 40 years of age.

Detailed explanation-4: -Graves’ disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, is an autoimmune disorder. With this disease, your immune system attacks the thyroid and causes it to make too much thyroid hormone.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hypothyroidism is a very common condition and affects more women than men. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimotos thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition. The symptoms of hypothyroidism are many and can have a significant impact in quality of life.