India, Jan. 25 -- Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions worldwide, and women bear a disproportionate share of this burden. From adolescence through menopause, female physiology creates multiple windows of vulnerability during which thyroid dysfunction may develop or worsen. Understanding why women are more affected and recognising the right time for testing is essential for early diagnosis and effective management.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. "It produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate metabolism, energy balance, thermoregulation, cardiovascular function, and reproductive health", Dr Shovana Veshnavi, Internal Medicine Doctor, M...