Behavioral aspects of thyroid disease in women

Disturbances in thyroid regulation occur much more commonly in the female population and are not infrequently associated with behavioral symptomatology. Recognition of such gender differences in associational risk is important, for it may alter the clinical algorithm of assessment techniques and treatment interventions. From a scientific standpoint, interpretation of existing data and design of future studies exploring the relationship between thyroid regulation and behavior is likely to be improved if such sex differences are more commonly recognized and addressed.