The picture is complicated by the variability of the symptoms among women and by the fact that the symptoms often develop gradually over the course of many years. Without a test to confirm a diagnosis of perimenopause, this transitional phase has been elusive to the medical community.
The thyroid gland, or simply the thyroid /ËÎ¸aÉªrÉÉªd/, is an endocrine gland in the throat, and consists of two connected lobes. It is found at the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple.
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of the neck, above the collarbones, and below the voice box (larynx). Your thyroid gland makes hormones that help control the function of many of your bodyâs organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin.. Glass of water. 1  Hold the mirror in your hand, focusing on the lower front area of your neck, above the collarbones, and below the voice box (larynx). 2  Your thyroid gland is located in this area of your neck. 3  While focusing on this area in the mirror, tip your head back. 4  Take a drink of water and swallow.