However, for the prevention of thyroid disease, visit the endocrinologist is necessary every two years. And be sure - during pregnancy. And if you found out in itself alarming symptoms, such as:

Sharp fluctuations in weight (no apparent reason)
Dry skin, excessive hair loss
Irregular or heavy menstruation
Sweating
Tachycardia
Digestive problems, frequent constipation
sleep disturbances
Problems with concentration
constant tiredness
Frequent and sudden changes of mood

Or found the neck a knot, do not delay treatment with your doctor. Specialist test the thyroid ultrasound and prescribe, if necessary. This study is conducted to identify sites that can degenerate into a malignant tumor. But panic is not necessary. Most are benign formations. According to statistics, the cause of cancer may be no more than 5% of nodes. But in order to eliminate even this small probability, the doctor may prescribe a puncture biopsy and blood tests for thyroid hormones. Most often screening should be to take only blood on TTG. TSH standards for women - 0,4-4 mkIE \ ml, for pregnant women - 25-2,5 mkIE \ mL.

If need be, the doctor will check the levels of other hormones - T3 and T4. Analysis surrender in the morning on an empty stomach. For 1-2 days prior to the study exclusively fatty foods and alcohol. It is advisable to avoid serious physical exertion and stress, as any "shake" may affect the thyroid gland work.