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The other day a patient came up to me asking why she was gaining weight. She complained about how she always felt tired and was in a low mood. She also stated how her menstrual cycle was irregular and asked me if it was due to her thyroid. As an endocrinologist, I come across these people quite often. Many men and women blame the thyroid for any irregularities in their bodies. Situated in the neck, the thyroid gland is important in the human body. Resembling a butterfly in shape, this gland plays a crucial role by producing two hormones, namely T3 and T4, commonly referred to as thyroid hormones. When the body generates an excess or deficiency of these hormones, it triggers the onset of various symptoms in the affected individual. The gland plays a major role in the human body’s metabolism, growth, and overall development. Its influence extends to the regulation of numerous bodily functions through the consistent release of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. In situations dem...