Hypothyroid

Hypothyroidism

Functions of the Thyroid

 

The thyroid is a small ductless gland weighing less than one ounce, located in the neck along the trachea or windpipe. The thyroid is the only place where iodine can be absorbed into the body.

 

Iodine comes from the different foods we eat and is necessary in small quantities to make thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine… Continue reading

Ovarian Cysts, Tumors

 

The ovaries are two small reproductive organs in a woman’s body located on the left and the right of the uterus. The ovaries produce an ova or egg each month, release hormones like estrogen, and bring about menstruation.

 

Various kinds of cysts can form in or around the ovaries.  Most ovarian cysts occur during the childbearing years.  75… Continue reading