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Hypothyroidism Symptoms in Men: What Do They Look Like?

Underactive thyroid is less common in men, and it may cause unique effects on men’s health.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on September 17, 2024
Featuring Sonal Chaudhry, MDReviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD | September 17, 2024

Hypothyroidism may be less common in men than women for a variety of reasons. When men do experience hypothyroidism, they may experience slightly different symptoms, according to Sonal Chaudhry, MD, Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health.

You can read more about the causes and symptoms of  hypothyroidism in men here.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.

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