Hypothyroid Symptoms in MEN (Yes, They are Different)
Men with hypothyroidism tend to have similar but different symptoms when compared to women.
The difference in symptoms stems from the impact that your thyroid has on testosterone. Testosterone, as it turns out, is much more important for men when compared to women.
Even minor changes in testosterone can lead to numerous side effects which are separate from hypothyroidism. So, in a sense, men get both the symptoms of hypothyroidism AND low testosterone.
Men with hypothyroidism commonly present with any or all of the following symptoms:
Increase in fatigue or decreased energy levels
Decreased libido/sex drive and other changes in sexual function including erectile dysfunction
Inability to build muscle mass or decreased strength
Unexplained weight gain or inability to lose weight despite using therapies that have worked in the past
Changes in mood ranging from feeling "down" to depression
In addition to these symptoms men usually present with 1 or more of the following general symptoms of hypothyroidism:
Constipation or change in bowel movements trending towards constipation
Dry skin or changes in skin texture
Other mood changes including anxiety
Difficulty with sleeping or insomnia
Inability to tolerate cold temperatures
Issues with fertility
Muscle aches/pains, joint pain and/or back pain
Difficulty with concentration, decreased attention span and "brain fog"
If you have any of these symptoms then you will want to test the following labs:
TSH
Free t3
Free t4
Reverse t3
Total testosterone
Free testosterone
Sex hormone binding globulin
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