TSH Levels by Sex
Levels of TSH in women can fluctuate more than those in men. They are at higher risk of developing abnormal levels of TSH during menstruation, around menopause, and during pregnancy. This makes them more prone to several thyroid issues. While some people claim that high levels of TSH might increase the risk of heart disease, there is actually no link between heart issues and high TSH.
In men, both low and high levels of TSH can increase the risk of fertility. This is because people with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism tend to have fewer sperm with a normal shape. Also, men are more prone than women to issues like irregular genitals when the levels of TSH are high. To balance TSH, thyroid hormone replacement therapy can help. [4]
