Post Date December, 02 2023
An important hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is a vital substance in human metabolism. Specifically, from the various symptoms caused by thyroid diseases, we can see the wide range of this hormone, which shows its importance.
Thyroid diseases, such as hyperthyroidism and excessive hormone secretion, can lead to excitability, irritability, increased appetite, muscle and bone pain, weakness, increased heart rate, even cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac failure, and low sexual function, including menstrual abnormalities and symptoms; Other signs, such as hand tremor, can be seen from the above that the effect of thyroxine affects almost all systems of the body, especially the functions of many important systems. The effects of thyroxine on the reproductive system are both negative or inhibitory. Either too much or too little thyroxine will lead to decreased libido, abnormal menstruation and erectile dysfunction. It is not as people speculate: when thyroxine is secreted more often, sexual desire will be increased, and when it is reduced, sexual desire will be decreased.
There is an obvious relationship between thyroid diseases and sexual function. Impotence is also common. However, it is rarely seen in clinic to see a doctor for impotence. The reasons are as follows: first, it is more serious, covering up the impact of impotence, and the patient has no intention of taking into account the state of sexual function. Second, because of the influence of traditional concepts, it is difficult for patients to talk about this aspect of the situation, for fear of being laughed at. The third is the patient's self-restraint, thinking that it should not be considered and talked about. Fourth, physicians or surgeons do not recognize this situation at all, and think that special care and treatment are not necessary: in fact, doctors' consideration and guidance in this regard will have a beneficial effect on disease recovery. The diagnosis of thyroid disease is based on symptoms and the determination of T3 and T4 levels in blood (T: Yes, T4 is the combined state of thyroid hormone in blood). The levels of these two hormones basically reflect the state of thyroid function, which is a necessary examination.
① Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is caused by insufficient secretion of thyroxine. The corresponding clinical symptoms include fear of cold, dry skin, weight loss, apathy, etc. The above symptoms are accompanied by low libido and impotence. Some people can detect the increase of blood content. Taking thyroxine drugs can not only supplement the content of thyroxine in the body, but also achieve the effect of restoring sexual desire and erectile function.
② Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is caused by excessive secretion of thyroxine. The corresponding clinical symptoms are hyperhidrosis, fatigue, fast heart rate, overeating and weight loss, etc; Some people will also have breast enlargement, emotional irritability and impotence, which is not completely caused by psychological factors as some people say (of course, the influence of psychological factors cannot be completely excluded, especially those who are sexually depressed and conservative in sexual attitudes). Low libido and yang spasm are manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Some people believe that sexual problems can be solved as long as they can be controlled without special treatment. In fact, these patients should receive psychological treatment.
It is worth mentioning that the content of testosterone in blood increases when hyperthyroidism occurs. This phenomenon of testosterone increase may be the result of metabolism in the body. But these testosterone are adsorbed on plasma protein. From the previous introduction, we know that only free testosterone has real biological effect, while testosterone combined with plasma protein has no biological effect. Testosterone in blood during hyperthyroidism is in this protein-binding state without biological effect, and they can not release the adsorbed gujiuone and release it into free testosterone. Therefore, even if there is more testosterone in the blood, it cannot play a role, and impotence will follow.
