Thyroid affects potency in men. Untreated hypothyroidism can manifest itself in men as a lack of desire for sex and erectile dysfunction.
In Germany, around five out of 100 people suffer from an underactive thyroid. Women are affected by thyroid diseases about four times more often than men. Those affected often know nothing about their thyroid disease because the symptoms are very non-specific. Signs can be: Frequent fatigue Chronic exhaustion, similar to fatigue Sensitivity to cold Difficulty concentrating Depressive moods Dry skin and hair.