Thyroid (extended)

Service Description

The effects of thyroid hormones are closely related to their metabolic processes. The most important thing is the conversion of T4 into a more active T3. Since T3 primarily interacts with thyroid hormone receptors rather than T4, the latter is considered to be a prohormone, and T3 is considered a true hormone. The effects of thyroid hormones are diverse. They regulate metabolic processes in the body, energy consumption and heat production. The normal level of thyroid hormones is necessary for the functioning of all body systems without exception, and in case of thyroid dysfunction, pathological changes are polysystemic in nature. Thyroid diseases are 8-10 times more common in women than men. Thyroid hormones play an important role in the functioning of a woman's reproductive system. During pregnancy, thyroid hormones are necessary for the proper formation of the nervous and other fetal systems, and their deficiency can lead to significant neurological disorders in the child. Thyroid diseases are associated with both hormone synthesis disorders and changes in its structure. A decrease in thyroid hormone production is called hypothyroidism, and an excessive level of thyroid hormones is called hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis. The study is performed for prevention purposes and when one or more symptoms of thyroid pathology appear. What is included in the study: fT3-free Triiodothyronine, fT4-free Thyroxine, TSH-Thyroid stimulating hormone, ATPA-Anti-Thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies, Anti-thyroglobulin autoantibodies.