TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. It is produced and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized structure), which is located at the base of your brain. It is responsible for regulating many hormones released by the thyroid gland.
Furthermore, your thyroid gland controls different bodily functions, including metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development, by releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones.
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The hypothalamus is a small but an important area of the brain. It’s located at the base of the brain, above the pituitary gland. It plays an important role in hormone production and controls many important processes in the body.
In humans, the hypothalamus is approximately the size of an almond and less than 1% of the brain’s weight.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that women can get during their childbearing years (ages 15 to 44). Women with PCOS produce an excess amount of male hormone (androgen), that are usually present in women in small amounts.
The extra male hormones disrupt the menstrual cycle of a women, hence, women with PCOS get fewer periods than usual. This hormone imbalance can affect your ability to have a child.
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PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is one of the most common hormonal condition that affect 5% to 10% of women in their childbearing ages (12 to 45-years). It affects the ovaries in women by causing cysts. Please note, cysts means fluid-filled sacs.
In PCOD, the women ovaries produce large numbers of immature or partially-mature eggs, which do not release from the ovary and remain there as fluid filled sacs (cysts). Further, due to this, ovaries become swollen and enlarged.
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Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in your breast grow uncontrollably and can form tumors. It can start in one or both breasts. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women after skin cancer.
Further, breast cancer is majorly diagnosed in women, however, it can also occur in men and younger women. Moreover, the risk of developing breast cancer increases with age, particularly for women who are 50 years or older.
In addition to the above, about 80% of breast cancer cases are invasive, meaning a tumor can spread from your breast to nearby lymph nodes and other parts of your body. Therefore, it is important to understand that, any lump or change in your breast should be checked by your doctor to analyze if it may lead to cancer in future.
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Pituitary gland and its targeted organs
