Does sex bias play a role for dissatisfied patients with hypothyroidism?

Elizabeth A. McAninch, Jennifer S. Glueck, Antonio C. Bianco

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Abstract

The current state of the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease cannot be separated from the larger context of women's health for the following reasons: (1) the disproportionate incidence and prevalence of functional and structural thyroid diseases among women vs men; (2) the role of thyroid health on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum; and (3) the challenge posed in managing the nonspecific symptoms of functional thyroid disease in the context of menopause. Here, we explore the hypothesis that sex bias has played a role in the management of thyroid diseases historically and has extended into themodern medical era. Once knowledge gaps thatmay have resulted fromsex bias are recognized, we can strive to overcome this bias and develop better treatments to improve patient outcomes universally.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)970-973
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Endocrine Society
Volume2
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dismissal
  • Gender
  • Hysteria
  • Medical history
  • Thyroid disease
  • Women's health

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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