Thyroid disease -- be it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism - is commonly seen in women and is responsible for many health problems like weight gain and hormonal imbalances. But this does not mean that men do not suffer from thyroid imbalance. Although women are at a high risk of thyroid problems even men can suffer from the condition. According to statistics men have up to 8 times less chance of developing hypothyroidism than women. Dr Avinash Phadke President Technology & Mentor (Clinical Pathology) SRL Diagnostics shares interesting facts about thyroid in men. 1. Hypothyroidism is a silent disease that has shown