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Living with thyroid disorders

Thyroid & menopause

Thyroid & menopause

Learn about thyroid disorders and menopause and how symptoms can often overlap Read more

Published: 17th April, 2024

Updated: 12th November, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

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: 20th June, 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: 24th May, 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: 25th June, 2024

Author: julia Priestley

Rare thyroid disorders

Rare thyroid disorders

Find information about rare thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 16th September, 2019

Updated: 15th May, 2025

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: 24th May, 2023

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: 11th April, 2023

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: 24th May, 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: 26th May, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer

Living with thyroid cancer? Find information about diagnosis and treatment options Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 28th June, 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: 28th June, 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: 26th May, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

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  • Meet the experts webinar - Graves' disease research

    Meet the experts webinar - Graves' disease research

    Watch the recording of our webinar discussing research into Graves' disease

  • Kelly's - Kiltwalk Wee Wander 2026

    Kelly's - Kiltwalk Wee Wander 2026

  • Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

    Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

    Explore tips from endocrine nurses on managing thyroid conditions and getting the most from healthcare appointments

  • Prof John Lazarus – a career dedicated to thyroid patients

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  • Thyroid antibodies explained

    Thyroid antibodies explained

    Learn more about thyroid antibodies and what their presence indicates

  • Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

    Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

    Are there certain foods or supplements that affect thyroid health?

  • 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

  • Your thyroid gland

    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film to find out more

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

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

  • Coping with fatigue

    Coping with fatigue

    Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. Read our tips on coping with fatigue

  • Thyroid and weight - the science

    Thyroid and weight - the science

    What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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