As one of the main producers of hormones in the body, problems with the thyroid can cause hormone imbalance in men, which creates thyroid symptoms. Thyroid symptoms in men can affect their everyday life. Learn more about these symptoms and how BioTE® Medical may be able to help relieve them below.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that regulates many different metabolic processes throughout the body. The thyroid is just below the Adam’s apple and wraps around the trachea. Thyroid disorders affect the structure and function of the gland and can create thyroid symptoms. These disorders can be acute or chronic.
There are several kinds of thyroid disorders, including are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and thyroid nodules. The most common thyroid condition is hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone. It can arise from issues within any part of the thyroid feedback loop, including the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus. Hypothyroidism symptoms can include fatigue, poor concentration, dry skin, constipation, feeling cold, fluid retention, muscle aches, and low mood.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, is the practice of using bioidentical hormones to supplement low hormone levels or balance high hormone levels in the body. Certified BioTE providers offer hormone replacement therapy to those experiencing thyroid symptoms to help them regain emotional and physical balance.