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    Will having no thyroid gland affect my health?

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  • A/Prof Anthony Glover

    Endocrine Surgeon

    A/Prof Anthony Glover is an experienced Endocrine Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist who specialises in treating people with thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal diseases. He is recognised … View Profile

    Recent research suggests that some people (probably less than one in ten) experience increased tiredness and reduced quality of life and may need to take thyroxine. However, most people notice no change.6 This risk is lower if only half the thyroid is removed and depends on the reason for the thyroid removal. Weight gain or loss has also been reported after thyroid surgery, but there is no consistent change observed in most people undergoing thyroid surgery.

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