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title: Does thyroid disease cause behavioral and emotional problems, especially in women?
description: This review discusses that thyroid regulation problems happen more often in women than men and are often linked to behavioral and emotional symptoms, though i
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Survey study, 1989

# Does thyroid disease cause behavioral and emotional problems, especially in women?

This review discusses that thyroid regulation problems happen more often in women than men and are often linked to behavioral and emotional symptoms, though it does not present new research findings.

 Early or limited evidence

Review article, not a specific study population

## What they did

This is a review article that discusses gender differences in how thyroid disease relates to behavior and emotions. It does not present a new study with research subjects.

## What they found

The review notes that thyroid regulation problems occur much more commonly in women and are frequently linked to behavioral and emotional symptoms.

## What it means for you

Women are at higher risk for thyroid problems. These problems may affect mood and behavior. Doctors should consider thyroid issues when assessing women's mental health and behavior changes.

## About the study

Original title Behavioral aspects of thyroid disease in women Authors Reus VI Journal The Psychiatric clinics of North America Year 1989 Study design Survey study Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/s0193-953x(18)30457-x](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0193-953x(18)30457-x)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Cognition, concentration and memory](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-cognition/)[Bipolar disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-bipolar/)[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)[Thyroid disorders](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-thyroid/)

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