Women Face Higher Risk of Thyroid Issues Due to Hormones, Experts Say

Endocrinologists state that women face a higher risk of thyroid problems than men due to hormonal factors and increased autoimmune activity. Symptoms can include anxiety, hand tremors, palpitations, fatigue, and weight gain, depending on whether thyroid hormone levels are high or low. While thyroid tumors are treatable, neck pain can sometimes indicate thyroid cancer, requiring ultrasound and potentially surgery or radiotherapy. Physicians emphasize that daily medication can effectively manage thyroid issues, which are more common in women between the ages of 25 and 50, particularly before menopause.