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Hypothyroidism can cause infertility in men too

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In the past, we’ve talked about how low thyroid hormone levels can cause infertility for women and that it’s not just a rare occurrence. In fact, it’s so common that it’s standard practice to test Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels to check thyroid function for women having difficulty getting pregnant.

I’ve also found that women can have fertility challenges due to consistently low temperatures and hypothyroid symptoms, as seen in Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome, even when they have ”normal” TSH. Fortunately, once body temperatures are normalized it’s common for women to successfully become pregnant.

But what about the effects

Finding Balance for Women

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The endocrine system is a complex interconnection of hormonal signals and active hormones that trigger each other. In a past article, we referred to the endocrine system as the conductor of an orchestra, who directs musicians to play louder or softer in order to make beautiful music. The endocrine system uses hormones to signal organs to work efficiently together. But instead of making music, the endocrine system coordinates mood, energy level, metabolism, and more.

When women have low thyroid hormone, it often impacts the hormones related to their ovarian cycle, causing infertility or irregular periods. A recent study