What role does the thyroid gland play in the desire to have children?
The desire to have children is often associated with high hopes and expectations and, if not fulfilled, can represent an enormous burden for those affected. When searching for the cause, an examination of the thyroid gland should be carried out in any case, because the function of the thyroid gland influences not only the metabolism but also the cycle and thus the fertility of the woman. Our editor Lisa Türk visited the thyroid specialist Univ. Doz. Dr. Georg Zettinig in an interview about the thyroid gland in connection with the desire to have children.