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Yes. Both men and women have a thyroid gland.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes men and Women have what is called the thyroid gland which regulates your body temperature.
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∙ 8y agoYes, men can have thyroid problems. Women do tend to be more susceptible, though.
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∙ 11y agoEveryone has a Thyroid Gland.
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Do men have a thyroid gland?
Yes. Both women and men have thyroid glands.
Can men have hypothyroid disease?
Yes, men can have under-active thyroid glands.
Where are thyroids in men?
The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck below the larynx. The thyroid gland is located in the same place for men and women.
How dangerous is thyroid?
Thyroid can be dangerous, more so for women than men. Being over 50 increases the risk of thyroid disease for both men and women. Also having a first degree relative, such as a mother, or sister makes the risk slightly greater.
How common is thyroid disease?
The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate body metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues. Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter. All types of thyroid problems in women are much more common than thyroid problems in men.
Is Thyroid Cancer a disease?
According to ThyCa (Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.) thyroid cancer is the fastest increasing cancer among men and women, affecting people from young children through seniors. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 62,980 new cases of thyroid cancer in the U.S. in 2014. Thyroid cancer is usually treatable when detected early. However, some thyroid cancers are aggressive and difficult to treat.
What is your thiroid?
The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. This gland is found in the neck inferior to (below) the thyroid cartilage (also known as the Adam's apple in men) and at approximately the same level as the cricoid cartilage. The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid
What is the meaning for en-thyroid?
en thyroid means- made up of thyroid....or "in thyroid"
Why normal thyroid is important in childhood?
While the majority of men and women who have a thyroid condition are diagnosed later in life, it is not uncommon for infants, children and teenagers to be diagnosed with a thyroid condition. Typically if an infant is diagnosed with a thyroid condition it is congenital, or present at birth. If a child or teen has a thyroid condition it sometimes won't be diagnosed until the onset of puberty. If a child doesn't have normal thyroid function this can cause poor growth which results in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, and poor mental development.
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
Does the thyroid hormone require iodine for synthesis?
The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends 150 micrograms of iodine per day for both men and women. This is necessary for proper production of thyroid hormone. Natural sources of iodine include sea life, such as kelp and certain seafood, as well as plants grown on iodine-rich soil. Salt for human consumption is often enriched with iodine and is referred to as iodized salt.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine
Is thyroid cancer a deadly disease?
An estimated 1,590 people will die of thyroid cancer during 2009. Thyroid cancer is, however, considered one of the least deadly and most survivable cancers, and 5-year survival rates for thyroid cancer is almost 97%. For more information on this cancer please visit http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/neckcheck.htm
