The word shanty is not used much in Ireland. It seems to be a word used mainly by americans. Shanty Irish was used to describe the poorest of the.
Pregnancy and pituitary function. Pregnancy can also cause hypothyroidism by depressing pituitary function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and operates as a control tower for the bodyâs hormones. As a result the pituitary fails to signal the thyroid to release enough TSH to stimulate thyroid activity.
The main cause is unknown, but thyroid nodules and thyroid enlargement are more common in women than men and increase in frequency with age. Women often develop thyroid enlargement during pregnancy and the menopause. If you have a nodule or swelling in your neck you should see your doctor with a minimum of delay.