Diseases and Conditions Womens Health

What Every Woman Should Know About Her Thyroid

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Removal of The Thyroid

You might be wondering what quality of life would be like without a thyroid gland. Yes, the gland is essential to many processes in the body, but thanks to modern science, you can use a medication to alleviate the negative impacts of thyroid removal. You will be required post-surgery to take a medication that helps you body with developing thyroid hormone. Should any cancer cells linger after your surgery, you will also be required to take radioactive iodine to complete the elimination.