hormones

Why Women Should Prioritise Regular Thyroid Checkups

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New Delhi: Thyroid disorders are highly prevalent among women, and can affect them from puberty to pregnancy to menopause, said doctors on Tuesday emphasising the importance of regular checkups. Thyroid disease affects the functioning of the thyroid gland — resembling the shape of a small butterfly at the front of the neck. It plays a … Read more

Why women are thrice more at risk of migraines than men

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New Delhi: Changes in hormones may explain why migraines are three times more common among women than men, said experts here on Sunday. Migraine is a severe headache that starts usually on one side but can be bilateral, and associated with a pulsating or a throbbing quality. It is accompanied by nausea or vomiting, and is … Read more