Thyroid Problems in Women?

Thyroid problems in Women

Thyroid Problems in Women, We can help and Advise.

We are often asked this question about several health issues that a thyroid problem can cause that vary depending on your thyroid issue (for example, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.) Whilst men and women experience some of the same symptoms when they have a thyroid problem, some cases are specific to the female body. Therefore, it’s essential to be aware of these symptoms to get them treated appropriately by a medical professional.

The thyroid gland

The thyroid gland is linked to the reproductive system in many ways, which partially accounts for why men and women tend to get different symptoms when they have a thyroid problem. Thyroid diseases cause an imbalance in a woman’s hormone levels, causing many issues relating to hormones and the reproduction system.

Common symptoms of a thyroid problem in females

Thyroid issues can cause puberty and menstruation to start abnormally early or late and may lead to other menstruation issues, such as future periods being heavy, absent or irregular. Thyroid disorders can prevent ovulation, and underactive thyroids can increase ovarian cyst production.

Women with thyroid issues are more at risk during pregnancy than those who are not; miscarriages, premature births, stillbirths, and postpartum hemorrhages are more common if you have a thyroid problem. You may also experience harsher pregnancy symptoms in general, such as extreme morning sickness.

Early menopause is more common if you have a thyroid issue. However, it’s important to point out that some symptoms of hyperthyroidism are similar to those occurring within menopause, so it can be easy to mistake hyperthyroidism for early menopause. For example, a thyroid issue can only be adequately diagnosed by a medical professional through a thyroid blood test.

Other thyroid issue symptoms

Other symptoms of a thyroid problem in both men and women include unexpected weight changes, abnormal blood pressure, tiredness, needing to use the toilet more, mood changes, changes to your skin and hair, dry eyes, muscle aches, abnormal temperature changes in the body, swelling in the lower extremities and thinning eyebrows, although some of these things will also affect men who have thyroid problems.

Next steps

It’s important to note that many of these issues can be caused by other things, so if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms laid out above, then you should speak to a medical professional as soon as possible. In addition, a thyroid blood test should be undertaken in this situation in order to make a proper diagnosis.

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References 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/underactive-thyroid-hypothyroidism/