Did you know that women are more likely than men to develop hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Despite recent studies, the reason why women are at a higher risk of thyroid disease is not clear. However, certain factors may increase your chances of developing hyperthyroidism, such as having a family history of thyroid disease or having been pregnant or had a baby in the last six months.

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism If a woman has two or more of the following symptoms, this may indicate a thyroid problem and she may need hyperthyroidism treatment.

• Heart palpitations or an accelerated heart rate
• A strange feeling of warmth throughout the body
• Insomnia even when feeling very tired
• Trembling and nervousness
• An increase in appetite
• Problems with the menstrual cycle

Hyperthyroidism and the Menstrual Cycle

The link between thyroid disease and the menstrual cycle is not well understood by medical professionals. However, thyroid disease is frequently the cause of problems with a woman's menstrual cycle. The following menstrual problems may indicate that a woman may have a thyroid disease and may need hyperthyroidism treatment.

• A very early or late start of the menstrual cycle
• Any change in menstrual patterns - such as more or less frequent periods
• Substantially heavier or lighter periods
• Painful menstrual periods

Hyperthyroidism Treatment

Medication To reduce the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, a doctor may prescribe a drug known as a beta blocker. This medication acts by blocking the effects of hyperthyroidism on your body. However, this medicine does not stop thyroid hormone production.

Radioactive Iodine Therapy Radioactive Iodine therapy is an effective and common treatment for hyperthyroidism. The radiation will slowly destroy the cells that make up the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Surgery Surgery to remove most or part of the thyroid gland is not as widely used as the other treatments described above. A Doctor may sometimes choose surgery to treat a patient who cannot tolerate antithyroid drugs.

A Hyperthyroidism Diet

If you choose to treat your hyperthyroidism with a hyperthyroidism diet, there are foods that will help depress thyroid activity. These foods include: broccoli, cabbage brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, beans and soy.

Hyperthyroidism is a disease that is not widely talked about among women. Some women may not even have heard of it unless there doctor has brought it to their attention. However, if you have at least two of the symptoms described above, you should talk to your doctor about it.

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