{"id":839,"date":"2026-03-13T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thyroidaware.azinova.uk\/about-the-thyroid\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:21:34","slug":"about-the-thyroid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thyroidaware.azinova.uk\/za\/about-the-thyroid\/","title":{"rendered":"About the thyroid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The thyroid.<\/p>\n

About the thyroid<\/h1> <\/div>\n
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck, in front of the windpipe. It is the \u201cmaster controller\u201d of metabolism, and plays a key role in our health and wellbeing.\u00b9\u02d2\u00b2 It makes, stores and releases thyroid hormones into the blood, thus regulating metabolism.\u00b2 These hormones are essential for the proper functioning of all bodily tissues and organs.\u00b3 They enable our body to use its stores of energy efficiently, thereby controlling temperature and allowing our muscles to work properly.\u00b3<\/p> <\/div>\n \n

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Who is at risk?<\/h3>\n

Thyroid dysfunction is very common throughout the world, especially in women.4,5<\/sup><\/p>\n

Certain times in a woman\u2019s life make her more vulnerable to thyroid problems. These include:4<\/sup><\/p>\n