Does hyperthyroidism cause sexual dysfunction

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In many people's eyes, sexual intercourse is a very enjoyable thing, but for some couples or lovers, it is not necessarily, many people have the situation of sexual dysfunction, for this situation, the hyperthyroidism sexual dysfunction? Now I'll give you some introduction.

Does hyperthyroidism cause sexual dysfunction

First: the main symptoms of hyperthyroidism are: palpitation, tachycardia, fear of heat, hyperhidrosis, hyperappetite, emaciation, weight loss, fatigue and emotional irritability, irritability, insomnia, inattention, exophthalmos, shaking hands and tongue, goiter or enlargement, menstrual disorders or even amenorrhea in women, impotence or breast development in men, etc.

Second: hyperthyroidism generally does not affect sexual function. The typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism are: fear of heat, sweating, heart rate acceleration, palpitation, shaking hands, insomnia, irritability, weight loss, strong appetite, etc. Female patients can have reduced menstruation, irregular menstruation and so on.

Third: the treatment of hyperthyroidism. At present, there are three commonly used treatment methods in China: drug treatment, radioactive iodine (iodine 131) treatment and surgical treatment

matters needing attention

Drug treatment is the first choice for all kinds of hyperthyroidism. Regular western medicine treatment of hyperthyroidism can be divided into initial treatment period, reduction period and maintenance period. The whole course of the disease is about 1-2 years. Regular laboratory tests are needed in the course of the disease, and medication is adjusted according to the test results. Simple western medicine treatment is easy to relapse. Combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment can reduce side effects and improve the cure rate. It is recommended to use integrated Chinese and Western medicine.