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DIY Thyroid Tests: What to Know Before You Go It Alone
Home thyroid test kits and direct-to-consumer lab services let you skip the doctor and check your hormone levels yourself. Find out when it make sense--and why you still need your M.D.
My TSH Says I’m Fine – Now What?
Sometimes, your TSH, and even your T3 and T4 tests don’t always give the full picture. If your tests come back “normal,” and you still feel like something is off, you may want to ask your doctor to consider these tests as well.
Reverse T3: A Roadblock to Thyroid Succes
Conventional endocrinologists don’t test for reverse T3 (RT3), but it can play an important part in your thyroid function, and can be set off by something as simple as stress.
How Thyroid Disease and Diabetes Are Linked
Thyroid disease and diabetes can go hand in hand, so it’s important to understand the connection between these two endocrine conditions.
Do All Thyroid Nodules Require Surgery?
The simple answer is no, but your situation might be more complicated. Here's what you should know about surgery for thyroid nodules.
What is thyroid eye disease?
Better known as Graves’ eye disease, this disease affects up to half of all people living with Graves’ disease.
Organize Your Thyroid Bloodwork Results
These are the thyroid bloodwork results that are important to track, and tips for how to keep it all organized.
A Royal Thyroid Problem? Severe Morning Sickness and the Thyroid
In some cases, severe morning sickness while pregnant can be the result of thyroid dysfunction.
How Thyroid Cancer Is Treated
From surgery and radioactive iodine treatment, to thyroid hormone replacement medication, here's what to expect before, during, and after thyroid cancer.
How is Thyroid Cancer Diagnosed?
Wondering what to expect from a thyroid cancer diagnosis? Here's all the tests and tools your doctor may use to diagnose your condition.