Thyroid problems, is a male or female doctor better suited to treat it.

I've had 2 female doctors and a male doctor for my thyroid trouble. The first two, (a woman, then a man) didn't help, but the woman I am with now is great. I don't know that gender has a lot to do with how good your thyroid treatment will be, but I do agree with you that women sometimes understand the symptoms better since it is women who usually suffer the problems! Good luck!

Male doctors don't know about the symptoms? Since when? How could they possibly have their cradentials if they didn't know this? I think either male or female would be fine. Whichever one you are comfortable with. Again, I am perplexed as to why a male doctor wouldn't know the symptoms of thyroid problems--??

I don't think the genders of the doctors will have a difference in this aspect. Actually I went to see a famous thyroid doctor before, and he is a male doctor. He is professional in this aspect. I love China

hahaha I think, female doctors are best suited to cure that problem. Of course they know from experience than most men do. When you talk about mood swings, weight loss and gain, women are expert on that.. hhehehe

female doctors...r good as thyroid problem is more in womens...

I don't think the gender determines your choice of a doctor. You would have to base it according to their competence, skill and experience. Also your personal preference. Some may be well-inclined to a particular gender, but since this is just endocrine in nature, I don't think it's that significant. :)

First of all, I did not know that only women suffered from thyroid, I thought it was prevalent in both the sexes. Secondly, there are innumerable male gynacs so gender is not important at all. Thirdly, you say that women docs would understand the symptoms better but they also read it in books and theories until and unless they are themselves suffering isn’t it?

Why would a man not know the symptoms? Men have this problem as well. My brother, now 48 was diagnosed with hypo-thyroid in his teens. My mother was diagnosed at 13, and my grandmother had it as well. I believe any general practice doc can take care of it. Just pay attention to what you take and what the side effects are. A couple meds cause osteoporosis. Thyroid problems cause your heart to speed up or slow down. This is what causes a lot of the problems which then lead to other problems. I am a woman and have no preference for a male or female doctor, I just want somebody that is passionate about their work.

I don't really think it much matters, I think it just depends on how good the Doctor is. I have a resident where I work and she has this problem, and she has a male Doctor and is very happy with him.

Well, i dun think there should be any preference as to who shall be the best to treat thyroid problems.. Because there are so many symptons to it, and also different stages.. Whatever does not happen on one person, does not mean it wont affect others too.. haha =D Alot depends on individual.. I have got 2 frenz whom has got the problem.. One of them is facing hunger spells, dizziness, while the other is just feeling weak and cold sweat ^_^ YEt, they are only on medication, without any preferable doctors for treatment.. hehe

My mother suffered thyroid problems for the last 3 years. His doctor is male and specializes on this kind of illness. Thankfully my mother is very well now. I think for me a male or female doctor is fine as long they specializes on this field.

I don't think it has something do with the gender of the doctor. It is more about how good the doctor is and how comfortable you are with the doctor. Thyroid is not a dangerous disease, but it came became dangerous when it lasts for a long time. My friend had thyroid problem and her doctor said that the problem can even affect the emotions of the person and makes you tensed or angry without a reason.

It has nothing to do with the gender of a doctor but his/her knowledge. All docotors are equipped with knowledge else they would not be passing their degrees. Also experience counts and most of all your faith in the doctor that you go to. Please go to a doctor whom you trust regardless of the gender.

Gender does not really matter in any illness treatment. What should be considered are the following: First professional standing known to the community, Years of experiences,field of expertise,human relations, personal convenience of the patient, facilities and dedication to the profession.

Why would male doctors not know about thyroid symptoms. Yes, it is more prevalent for women to have, but it is not exclusive to women. I think my preference would be for a doctor who is current and innovative, male or female, and who is open to more than a cut and dried answer. But honestly, my male doctor will not even consider that I may have thyroid problems, so I might be better elsewhere.

I doubt if the Gender of the Doctor is an issue in this..either they've trained to deal with a particular condition or have the interest in their patients care to relearn what they've forgotten from med school,or they don't.And I sincerely hope it's not an alleged Doctor who doesn't have that interest in their patient's care and welfare that a sufferer would encounter...

gitfiddleplayer while I have not had thyroid problem, at least not that I a m aware of, I do think that in some things women doctors are more aware of some of the symptoms of thyroid and of many diabetic problems that male doctors just know by the book so to speak. I had a female nursepractioner who was really more up on the latest things for diabetics than my very good male doctor was. Also my gny doctor was a female and I had no problem baring all , and I mean all when it c ame for examinations,as before I really felt embarrassed in every sense of that word with a male doctor. not his fault of course, but I just really felt most uncomfortable. So yes I would opt for a female doctor for thyroid problems as you might feel more comfortable and thats very important when seeing a doctor.