Where is the female thyroid gland located?

The thyroid gland regulates these responses by producing elevated levels of thyroxine, triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4). These two regulate metabolism, growth rate and other body systems. T3 and T4 are produced using iodine and tyramine as raw materials. The thyroid gland also produces parathyroid hormone, which regulates the body's calcium balance. Most people don't know where the thyroid gland is. Generally speaking, what we refer to as the "throat" we can touch ourselves and it is about 2 cm below the "throat" and moves left and right when swallowing.

1. Thyroid cyst is the largest endocrine gland in the body. It is a thin layer. It is located in front of the third and fourth cartilaginous rings of the bronchus and is composed of lobes and muscle wall. The average weight of a thyroid cyst is about 20-25 grams, slightly heavier in women. Behind the thyroid cyst are the 4 thyroid glands and the recurrent laryngeal nerve. The central nervous system and sympathetic nerves of the cervical ganglion control the four main arteries of the thyroid gland, namely the superior and inferior arteries. The thyroid gland is rich in blood supply, and the glandular ducts are controlled by the central nervous system and sympathetic nerves.

2. Thyroid cysts, regardless of men or women, are located on both sides of the neck. There is a clinical examination method that is to stand behind the patient, put the ring fingers of both hands on the neck of the middle thumb, and do swallowing exercises. If there is swallowing movement, it is a thyroid cyst.

3. Thyroid cysts are located on the front and middle of the neck, while in normal people they are located above the shoulder blade and below the throat. The thyroid cyst is like a butterfly, spreading its wings and ready to fly near the front of the bronchus. Thyroid cysts are atrophic and subcutaneous, but they are invisible in normal people, especially in normal stages such as puberty or pregnancy, or in thyroid disease, because the thyroid nodule can be seen with its outline. But whether it is a boy or a girl, the location of the thyroid cyst is the same.

When symptoms such as fever, sweating, palpitations, irritability, increased appetite, and weight loss occur, hyperthyroidism should be considered. If you notice symptoms such as fever, bloating, weight gain, dry skin, and anorexia, you should pay attention to hypothyroidism. The possibility of subacute or acute thyroiditis should be considered when neck pain and fever are present, especially when the lump is tender within a thyroid cyst. In order to do further examination, the diagnosis should be made in time and effective treatment should be given.