Yesterday, I learned that having an under active thyroid is not a good thing especially when you are planning on being pregnant. Since I am still on the fence about having kids, this kinda tips the balance a little bit - maybe I shouldn't. Plus, I'll most likely be on hormones for life. I WONDER IF THAT MEANS MENOPAUSE WILL COME VERY VERY LATE. XD

I finally managed to have all the silly thyroid tests* done. The interns (or whatever they're called) are all probably wondering why I had to have them done considering I didn't fit the profile - old and sick ( Read more... )

From MedicineNet.com
The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple, wrapped around the trachea (windpipe). It has the shape of a butterfly: two wings (lobes) attached to one another by a middle part.I have finally managed to see an endocrinologist (man, that's hard to type) about my blood test results ( Read more... )