5. Menstrual Irregularities
Some studies suggest that women are more affected by thyroid-related problems than men due to the fact that women have estrogen in their body. This makes women vulnerable to secondary effects such as disruption of the menstrual cycle. Those who have hypothyroidism may experience heavy irregular bleeding, while those that have hyperthyroidism experience less and sporadic menstrual periods. Therefore, menstrual irregularity is a sign of thyroid problem.
Though irregularities in menstrual periods may mean other reproductive illnesses, it is best to have your thyroid check for imbalances in order to acquire the proper treatment needed to combat this disorder as it may lead to more serious and prolonged problems such as infertility and stillbirth.
