Thyroidism Linked to ED

The thyroid is a small endocrine gland found in the neck below the thyroid cartilage. Thyroid is responsible for controlling energy burns, production of proteins, and it also secretion of various hormones that have some level of control over many organs of the body. Erectile dysfunction (ED) was previously associated with numerous diseases and aging and according to the latest research, hyper- and hypothyroidism is linked to erectile dysfunction. Most patients with a chronic thyroid disease experience some sexual symptoms.

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get the erection or hold the erection during the sexual intercourse. The main cause of erectile dysfunction is the lack of blood supply to the penis during the sexual intercourse. One of the major reasons for the study about the link between the erectile dysfunction and Thyroid disorders is the scarcity of blood observed in the men with hyper- and hypothyroidism. There seems to be strong connection between various thyroid disorders and erectile dysfunction. Thyroid disease affect one in ten men over the age of 60, it means that many of those dealing with erectile dysfunction.

To study the relationship between the erectile dysfunction and the hyper- and hypothyroidism, a study was conducted. In the study, 100 men suffering from hyperthyroidism and 100 men suffering from hypothyroidism were put for the questionnaire regarding their sexual life. Among the 100 men suffering with hyperthyroidism 47 men reported the problems in getting erection while sexually excited. Among the 100 men suffering with hypothyroidism, 60 men were having the problems in either getting the erection or holding the erection for the sufficient amount of time during the sexual intercourse.

Thus, it was clear from the study that 53.5% of men suffering with thyroid disorders are also having erectile dysfunction. Scientists specifically lead a stress on the fact that men with hypothyroidism are at the higher risk of the erectile dysfunction. These patients should take a special care and should not allow their weight to rise above the normal standards to keep away from the erectile dysfunction.

When the men were treated for the thyroid disease, out of them 80% men were able to get the proper erection. The remaining 20% men were given the dosage of Sildenafil and thus they were able to get the erection. Please note that low doses of Sildenafil are recommended by the patients suffering with hyper- and hypothyroidism because high doses are not required and could lead to the complications.

In hypothyroidism, it produces very less amount of proteins and hormones which leads to the weakness and reduces your stamina resulting in the erectile dysfunction. In hyperthyroidism when the excess of hormones are produced, these hormones produce some toxins which lead to the erectile dysfunction. Hyperthyroidism also produces more amount of proteins which leads to the obesity and finally to the erectile dysfunction. Thus, screening for thyroid dysfunction in men presenting with erectile dysfunction is recommended, whereas specific treatment for erectile dysfunction should be postponed in such patients for at least 6 months after achieving euthyroidism because the latter might be responsible for erectile dysfunction.

We can finally conclude from the article that erectile dysfunction is linked to the Hyper- and Hypothyroidism.