Does the thyroid affect men?

Thyroid disorders can have an impact on men, potentially affecting sexual function.
Thyroid disease is an endocrine disorder, and once endocrine pathology occurs, it may lead to adverse effects on the reproductive system, resulting in adverse effects on testicular function in men. Therefore, it is necessary for men with thyroid disease to actively seek treatment.
Thyroid diseases are relatively common in clinical practice, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid tumors and thyroid cancer, among which the thyroid diseases related to male reproductive health are mainly hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism can easily cause symptoms such as decreased libido, abnormal semen quality and erectile dysfunction; hypothyroidism can easily lead to decreased sperm concentration and reduced vitality.
Therefore, it is recommended that men with thyroid disorders should actively seek treatment.