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A middle-aged man having a worried look on his face since he is suffering from erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is one of many hypothyroidism symptoms.1 With erectile dysfunction, it is difficult to have a full erection or to sustain an erection for sexual acts.2

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by aging, smoking, certain medications, psychological issues, and physical conditions, like hypothyroidism.1,2

An underactive thyroid results in reduced erectile function, sexual activity, and even negatively impacts the production and quality of sperm.1

Of all the hypothyroidism symptoms, erectile dysfunction can deeply impact a man’s quality of life and relationships, with the impairment of his ejaculatory reflex and sex drive.3,4

If you have erectile dysfunction, you may have an undiagnosed thyroid condition and should speak to your doctor.

References:

1. Nikoobakht MR, Aloosh M, Nikoobakht N, Mehrsay AR, Biniaz F, Karjalian MA. The role of hypothyroidism in male infertility and erectile dysfunction. Urol J. 2012;9(1):405-409. 2. Mobley DF, Khera M, Baum N. Recent advances in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Postgrad Med J. 2017;93:679-685. 3. Aly AA, Gaballah SH, Ahmed El Gammal WES, Hafez GE. Thyroid hormone disturbances effects on male sexual life. Egypt J Health Care. 2022;13(4):1458-1473. 4. Maggi M, Buvat J, Corona G, Guay A, Torres LO. Hormonal causes of male sexual dysfunctions and their management (hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders, GH disorders, and DHEA). J Sex Med. 2013;10(3):661-677.

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