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THYROID GLAND, endocrine gland that is situated in the throat below the larynx (voice box); the thyroid secretes hormones vital to metabolism and growth. The gland consists of two oblong lobes lying on either side of the trachea (windpipe) and connected by a narrow band of tissue; in normal adults the thyroid gland weighs 10 to 15 grams (0.4 to 0.5 ounce). The lobes of the gland, as well as the band, consist of numerous tiny sacks called follicles. The shell of each follicle consists of a single layer of cells wrapped in a thin membrane, and each follicle is surrounded by many blood capillaries. The space inside the follicle is filled with a viscous fluid called colloid, which contains mostly thyroglobulin, the storage form of thyroid hormone. There are actually two thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4, or tetraiodothyronine) and triiodothyronine (T3). Their structure is identical, except that thyroxine has four iodine atoms and triiodothyronine has three. Under normal conditions, the thyroid produces more thyroxine than triiodothyronine. The raw materials needed to form thyroid hormone are iodine and the amino acid tyrosine, both of which are normally found in a persons diet. The iodine is actively taken up from the plasma by thyroid cells, in which it is incorporated into tyrosine molecules within molecules of thyroglobulin. The two hormones are formed by condensation of two iodinated tyrosine molecules within the thyroglobulin, and the thyroglobulin and incorporated thyroid …

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Ahhh, the thyroid…

That tiny little gland in your neck, shaped like a butterfly, that barely weighs an ounce. Not a gland you normally associate with sexual function.

No, the subject of thyroid usually gets mentioned in terms of unusual weight gain or loss. Or maybe when it comes to fatigue and lack of energy.

But sexual or libido problems? Nah… That’s usually testosterone territory.

A Closer Look

The thyroid’s job is to take in iodine from food (thyroid cells are the only ones in the body that can absorb iodine) and turn it into thyroid hormone. About 80% of those hormones are thyroxine (T4) and 20% are triiodothyronine (T3).(1) These hormones then speed through the bloodstream because every cell in your body depends on them to control metabolism – the basic conversion of calories and oxygen to energy.

The thyroid is your body’s “furnace” and the hormones it produces are the “heat”. No wonder you feel out of whack when thyroid production goes haywire!

But that’s just the beginning…

The “Heat” Has Left the Bedroom

Your thyroid controls – and gets blamed for – a lot of things. But one ground-breaking study, published in the December 2005 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism focused on thyroid disease symptoms and particular male sexual problems. The study considered 48 adult men. 34 had “hyperthyroidism” (an over-active thyroid producing too much hormone) and 14 had “hypothyroidism” (an under-active thyroid that doesn’t produce enough hormone).

Here’s how it went…

Before the study:

64.3% of the HYPOthyroid men complained of not only low libido, but ED and delayed ejaculation. 7.1% of them complained of PE or premature climax.
50% of the men with HYPERthyroid symptoms complained of PE or premature climax while 17.6% of them described low sex drive. 14.7% of this same group had erectile problems.(2)

Kinda shakes up your view of the thyroid, doesn’t it???

But here’s the good news: correct diagnosis and treatment of thyroid problems restored the men to “normal” thyroid levels and reversed the majority of the sexual symptoms.

More Thyroid Connections

Since thyroid function is so closely linked to cellular energy and metabolism, it should be no surprise that it affects all major functions of the body. Let me list some vital ones for you:

Even a “mildly underactive” thyroid (medically termed “subclinical” and usually ignored as a symptom) resulted in twice the risk of Heart Failure. Keep in mind that according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, at least 27 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease and half of those people are undiagnosed.(3)
Dr. Michel Chonchol of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Dr. Giovanni Targher of the University of Verona Italy found that 9.5% of patients with chronic kidney disease have subclinical hypothyroidism according to their blood tests, even though they showed no signs or thyroid disease symptoms. This is a serious finding since subclinical hypothyroidism is more common in older adults, and overall, it is found in about 4%-10% of the general population.(4)

A few cautions…

Some doctors will prescribe thyroid meds for thyroid disease symptoms (whether you have a diseased thyroid or not). Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with thyroid problems, there are some things to keep in mind. Thyroxine (T4) is not absorbed as well by the body under certain conditions. That’s why your doctor, if he or she has prescribed supplemental thyroid for you, will say to take the medication on an empty stomach.

Both food and fiber slow down the absorption of thyroid meds. So does coffee! So don’t think you can swallow that med with a cup of coffee while you’re waiting to eat something!(5)

Other substances that can slow down absorption are antacids and medications containing aluminum. Iron supplements have the same effect, so spread out your intake if you use any of these things in addition to a thyroid supplement.

The tiny thyroid gland – weighing about the same as a stack of five quarters held in the palm of your hand – has an enormous impact on your health! And it’s a prime consideration when it comes to vibrant sexual capacity.

Do consult your personal doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise or supplement regimen.

Sources:

“How Your Thyroid Works – A Delicate Feedback Mechanism”, endocrineweb.com
Carani, Cesare, et.al “Multicenter Study on the Prevalence of Sexual Symptoms in Male Hypo- and Hyperthyroid Patients”, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol 90:12, 6472-6479
Edelson E, “Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk”, US News & World Report, Sep 22, 2008
“Low Thyroid Function Common In Chronic Kidney Disease”, American Society of Nephrology, Science Daily, June 11, 2008
Liwanpo L, Hershman J, “Conditions and drugs interfering with thyroxine absorption”, Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 23:6, Dec 2009, 781-792