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Many diseases and conditions can cause hyperthyroidism, including: 1  Graves disease (most common cause of hyperthyroidism)  Inflammation (thyroiditis) of the thyroid due to viral infections, some medicines, or after pregnancy (common)
Symptoms of this type of hormonal imbalance include hair growth on the face, a deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass and decreased breast size. The most common cause of such a hormonal change is a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. Women suspected of having a hormonal disorder can be diagnosed by having a doctor check their blood for elevated levels of male hormones, or in the case of PCOS, an ultrasound of the ovaries.