Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone your thyroid makes. Your thyroid hormones are important because they control how your body uses energy from the food you eat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) T4 ...

Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) is a 110 kD membrane bound hemo-glycoprotein with a large extracellular domain, and a short transmembrane and intracellular domain. TPO is involved in thyroid hormone ...

A thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) test is a blood test that can help diagnose Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid. A TSI test measures levels of TSIs in ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Some symptoms of menopause and hypothyroidism overlap, like fatigue, mood changes, and weight gain.

Compared with primary care physicians, specialists were more likely to order unnecessary thyroid ultrasonography, according to a new study. In a survey of over 600 physicians, many physicians ordered ...

Symptoms of hypothyroidism may resemble seasonal allergies, so some people may mistake the two. Additionally, some studies suggest a link between hypothyroidism and allergies. However, evidence ...

Thyroid health plays a crucial role in fertility and pregnancy, yet is often overlooked. Even mild thyroid imbalances can ...

The clinical use of TRAb measurements for the diagnosis and follow-up of AITD remains a matter of controversy and differs geographically. The differential diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be resolved ...