Sex Hormones & Thyroid Dysfunction 

Many people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditioners have imbalances in the sex hormones and may experience loss of libido or other symptoms. The hormones affected include oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone and others. 

 

Oestrogen is known to directly inhibit thyroid function*. Changes in endocrine function due to menopause etc. as well as other conditions can exacerbate hypothyroiditis. There is evidence that elevated oestrogen levels may trigger an autoimmune response in susceptible individuals
(those with a genetic predisposition) as can exposure to xenoestrogens that can be found in food packaging.