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.
1 The thyroid gland is located in the front part of the lower neck. 2  This gland is shaped like a butterfly and controls the rate at which cells produce energy from food. 3  The thyroid gland also contributes to bone, brain and nervous system growth.4  Two triangular adrenal glands are on top of each kidney. The thyroid gland is located in the front part of the lower neck. 2  This gland is shaped like a butterfly and controls the rate at which cells produce energy from food. 3  The thyroid gland also contributes to bone, brain and nervous system growth.