Symptoms in men
Hypothyroidism causes a number of typical symptoms in men. Depending on how pronounced the hypothyroidism is, the symptoms in men can also be different. Hypothyroidism is often first noticed by a pronounced tiredness and weakness in performance.This can also show itself as lack of drive.
These symptoms in men express themselves, for example, through reduced performance in sports, but also at work. The need for sleep also increases. Fellow men often notice these symptoms earlier.
The affected person appears unnaturally lethargic. Further symptoms concern the perception of temperature. Thus it comes to a cold intolerance, which is particularly noticeable in men.
This means that the person freezes more often and normally perceives pleasant temperatures as too cold. In addition, hypothyroidism in men is often accompanied by weight gain. It should be noted that weight gain is unintentional and cannot be explained by excessive consumption of food or lack of exercise.
Other symptoms of hypothyroidism in men include changes in the voice. These can be explained by a swelling of the vocal chords. It comes to a pronounced hoarseness.
Further symptoms in men are a rough voice and possibly slowed, sluggish speech. In addition, an underactive thyroid causes symptoms on the skin. The skin becomes cool and pale.
Sometimes swelling of the shinbones can be seen. In some cases, hypothyroidism in men is also primarily indicated by symptoms related to sexuality. A loss of libido, i.e. sexual desire, and potency are described.
For example, some men with untreated hypothyroidism find it difficult to get an erection. The extent to which the above symptoms occur in men varies. Not every hypothyroidism must have all symptoms.
Symptoms in women
In women, too, hypothyroidism is manifested by a whole range of characteristic symptoms. As in men, hypothyroidism is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, weakness and loss of drive. The woman’s misregulated perception of temperature is more pronounced than in men.
This cold intolerance is very pronounced in women. There is also a significant increase in weight. In addition, symptoms of hypothyroidism affect the skin, hair and nails, especially in women.
This leads to doughy swellings of the skin. Shinbones and eyelids are particularly affected. Further symptoms in women are dry and brittle skin, which persists despite increased use of creams. The vocal chords are also affected in a similar way to those of men, so that an unnaturally deep, rough voice can be observed.