• Question: Are women more likely to experience thyroid problems than men, due to the promenence of the thyroid gland?

    Asked by oliviabu007 to Damien, Rachael, Simon, Suzi, Tim on 20 Jun 2011.
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      Suzi Gage answered on 20 Jun 2011:

      Hi @oliviabu007
      Women are more likely to experience thyroid problems, yes, although men can also have problems.

      A friend of mine had problems and ended up having to have half her thyroid removed. She has to take medication but she’s much better now. So even if you get problems with it, the treatments for it are very good these days.

      I hope this answers your question!

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