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  2. Living with thyroid disorders

Living with thyroid disorders

Thyroid surgery

Thyroid surgery

Learn more about when thyroid surgery might be offered, what is involves, outcomes and possible complications Read more

Published: 21st October, 2020

Updated: 7th March, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Teenagers and young people

Teenagers and young people

Read our resources to help teenagers and young people better understand and manage their thyroid condition Read more

Published: 24th September, 2019

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

Iodine and thyroid

Iodine and thyroid

Learn about the role iodine plays in the functioning of a healthy thyroid and whether people with thyroid conditions require it or not Read more

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 13th March, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

Rare Thyroid Disorders

Rare Thyroid Disorders

Information about rare thyroid disorders including resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH), Riedel's thyroiditis, TSHoma and MCT8 deficiency Read more

Published: 16th September, 2019

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Find resources to support people with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) including Graves' disease Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 8th November, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Find resources on the management of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) including easy read information Read more

Published: 11th September, 2019

Updated: 9th August, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid eye disease

Thyroid eye disease

Find resources for patients affected by thyroid eye disease (Graves' orbitopathy) Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid nodules and swellings

Thyroid nodules and swellings

Learn about thyroid nodules and swellings in thyroid patients and their diagnosis and treatment options Read more

Published: 29th August, 2019

Updated: 10th November, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer

Living with thyroid cancer? Find information about treatment, patient stories and details of our support network, including low iodine diet and radioactive iodine treatment, advance cancer treatments Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid disorders in children

Thyroid disorders in children

Learn about thyroid disorders in children and read useful sources of further information including easy read information Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid disorders and pregnancy

Thyroid disorders and pregnancy

Learn how thyroid disorders can affect your pregnancy and fertility: information for women and medical professionals Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 13th December, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

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    Cardiff Half Marathon 2023

    The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe Deadline Date: 7th August 2023

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    Great Scottish Run 2023

    Experience the inspiring atmosphere of Scotland’s biggest running event and achieve something great this autumn Deadline Date: 8th September 2023

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  • Thyroid and diet factsheet

    Thyroid and diet factsheet

    Are there foods to avoid if you have thyroid disease? Read about how some foods and supplements can affect your thyroid health and the effectiveness of your thyroid medication.

  • Your thyroid gland

    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.

  • Thyroid function tests

    Thyroid function tests

    Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders

  • Hair loss and thyroid disorders

    Hair loss and thyroid disorders

    Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease

  • Hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism

    Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed

  • Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management

  • Thyroid eye disease

    Thyroid eye disease

    Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease and how the risks are greater in smokers

  • Thyroid antibodies explained

    Thyroid antibodies explained

    Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for

  • Thyroid and weight - the science

    Thyroid and weight - the science

    What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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