8: Hair Loss
This is another possible symptom that’s pretty much specific to women. The reason is that males are generally the ones with genetic baldness, which they pick up genetically through their mtDNA, through their mothers’ lineage. So, if men are losing their hair, there’s likely another reason other than hypothyroidism. If women are losing their hair, however, it’s most likely due to some serious hormone imbalance, which might just be caused by a thyroid that’s malfunctioning. The hair loss here isn’t just from the head; it’s from eyebrows, arms, etc. So you will be able to tell if this is a symptom.
9: Sleep Pattern Changes
Like a lot of things on this list, it’s important to note that things aren’t 1:1, symptom-to-disease. There are a lot of different things that might cause weight gain or brain fog, and especially changing sleep patterns. Stress and diet and even a problematic mattress can cause changes in your sleeping habits. However, it can also be a sign of an imbalanced metabolism and issues with your hormones. Just keep in mind that changes with your sleep patterns can be one of many different symptoms of hypothyroidism.