Sexual Disorders : and if it was the thyroid ?

Disorders sex are frequent and significant in men with thyroid dysfunction. It is therefore essential to talk to her doctor, especially since the sexual problems most often yield to treatment of the thyroid.

Thyroid: a case of hormone production
Thyroid via the hormones it produces, comes across the body. It contributes to the regulation of important functions, such as body temperature, energy consumption, heart rate, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, genitals, etc. She also acts for example on the tone, skin, hair, nails .

The symptoms of abnormal thyroid (too much or too little thyroid hormone production) are also extremely varied.

So, in hypothyroidism (too little hormone production), the body tends to slow down: decreased heart rate, Weight gain, constipation, cramps, nervousness, loss of muscle tone, depression, cessation of menstruation, etc.

Conversely in hyperthyroidism (too much hormone production), the body tends to accelerate: rapid heartbeat, weight loss, rapid muscle contraction, muscle weakness, excitement, aggressiveness, etc.

Added to all these symptoms, decreased libido, Whether hypo or hyperthyroidism.

However, impact on sexuality abnormality of the thyroid has been little explored in men. But according to an Italian study, sexual disorders are very common.

Of the 48 men recruited, 34 had hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism 14. The potential sexual disorders were assessed using a questionnaire:

- a decrease in libido was reported by 18% of hyperthyroid patients and 64% of hypothyroid;
- the erectile dysfunction respectively by 3% and 64% of subjects;
- premature ejaculation by 50% and 7% of patients;
- a delay ejaculation by 15% and 64% of men.
Only 3 of 48 patients showed no sexual disorder.

And finally, the administration of a treatment to regulate thyroid function was accompanied by a marked improvement in sexual disorders.

For example, the prevalence of premature ejaculation is from 50 to 15% in patients with hyperthyroidism, while the delay in ejaculation has improved in half of patients with hypothyroidism.

Problem thyroid disorders and sexuality
In conclusionIn cases of thyroid problem, he should look for possible sexual dysfunction. Conversely, if sexual disorders, it is important to evaluate thyroid function. If the latter is concerned, treatment aimed at normalizing the function of the gland may be sufficient to eliminate sexual dysfunction.

This information is reminded that very important to dare to talk about his sexual problems his doctor to find solutions and identify possible causal anomalies, especially easy to handle they are diagnosed early.

Recall also that erectile dysfunction can also often reveal the presence of a Cardiovascular disease Underlying ...