Hyperthyroidism

--- thyroid gland creates too much thyroid hormone (“overactive” thyroid”
=---Causes=

***tumors of the testes or ovaries
=---Symptoms=

***Irregular menstrual periods in women
= ---Signs and Tests =

 ***disease may affect cholesterol tests, glucose tests, vitamin B12 (in rare cases)
= ---Treatment =

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 By: Samantha Kelly & Makenzie Payne