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.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
References
Carani, C., et al. (2005). Multicenter study on the prevalence of sexual symptoms in male hypo- and hyperthyroid patients. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Chiovato, L., et al. (2019). Hypothyroidism in context: Where we’ve been and where we’re going. Advances in Therapy.
Ortona, E., et al. (2016). Sex-based differences in autoimmune diseases. Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
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