Thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. The thyroid hormone controls body's metabolism and other important functions. A malfunctioning thyroid gland impacts a woman’s health adversely. • Fatigue • Hair loss • Excess weight gain/loss • Muscle weakness • Dryness/thinning of hair • Joint pain • Puffy face • Hoarse voice • Chest pain • Shoulder pain • Nausea • Shortness of breath • Severe headaches • Fatigue • Vision problems • Breathing difficulties • Blood in urine • Pounding in the chest • A lump in or near a breast or in your arm. • Thick or firm tissue in or near your breast or under your arm. • A change in size or shape of your breast. Thyroid Disease Heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men. One challenge in detecting heart disease in women is that some symptoms may be different from those in men. Cardiovascular Diseases This is the most common form of cancer in women. It begins in the tissues of the breasts, where the cancer cells may form a tumour. It is important to note that not all tumours are cancerous. Breast Cancer • Excessive hair on body and face. • Weight gain. • Abnormal periods. • Pain and heavy bleeding during periods. • Despondency and anxiety. • Problems pertaining to fertility and pregnancy. PCOD or PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Syndrome) is a medical problem in which the hormonal levels of oestrogen and progesterone get disturbed. This induces growth of small cysts in the ovaries. PCOD Symptoms: Symptoms: Symptoms: Symptoms: 76 W O M E N ’ S H E A L T H
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