Graves disease patients have a higher than usual proportion of HLDA DR3 antigens. The thyroid gland, located at the base of the Adam's apple in your throat, is important in regulating metabolism. This gland affects every system of the body including the brain, heart, liver, kidney, pancreas, reproduction system, etc. When you don't have enough thyroid hormone, everything tends to slow down. When you have an overactive thyroid, things speed up.
Hypothyroidism affects all cells in the body and the symptoms tend to worsen over time.
Thyroid disease can contribute to menstrual disorders, particularly to heavier periods. Infertility is common in untreated hypothyroidism, and pregnancy management is an important issue if one had thyroid disease. Treatment of hypothyroidism consists of replacement therapy. Treatment choices include desiccated thyroid or Levothyroxine. The amount of thyroid can vary greatly from batch to batch.