Total

Male

Female

Problems associated with local manufacturers

Fatigue

14 (17.5%)

6 (16.7%)

8 (18.2%)

Hair loss

7 (8.8%)

1 (2.8%)

6 (13.6%)

Depression

16 (20%)

5 (13.9%)

11 (25%)

Infertility

6 (7.5%)

3 (8.3%)

3 (6.8%)

Recurrent abortion

4 (5%)

1 (2.8%)

3 (6.8%)

Libido

9 (11.3%)

6 (16.7%)

3 (6.8%)

Cold or hot intolerance

3 (3.8%)

1 (2.8%)

2 (4.5%)

Weight gain

9 (11.3%)

7 (19.4%)

2 (4.5%)

Swelling in lower extremities

12 (15%)

6 (16.7%)

6 (13.6%)

Symptoms related to Hypothyroidism

Hip fractures

1 (1.3%)

0 (0%)

1 (2.3%)

Bone fractures

7 (8.8%)

3 (8.3%)

4 (9.1%)

Cramps muscle ache and bone pain

52 (65%)

24 (66.7%)

28 (63.6%)

Weak and brittle finger nails

10 (12.5%)

3 (8.3%)

7 (15.9%)

Low over all fitness

30 (37.5%)

11 (30.6%)

19 (43.2%)

Anxiety and depression

48 (60%)

20 (55.6%)

28 (63.6%)

Behavioral changes and mood swings

32 (40%)

12 (33.3%)

20 (45.5%)

Edema in lower extremities

38 (47.5%)

17 (47.2%)

21 (47.7%)

Back pain

14 (17.5%)

7 (19.4%)

7 (15.9%)

Weakness and fatigue

43 (53.8%)

19 (52.8%)

24 (54.5%)

Stiffness

4 (5%)

3 (8.3%)

1 (2.3%)

Loss of tenderness

1 (1.3%)

1 (2.8%)

0 (0%)

loss of flexibility

1 (1.3%)

1 (2.8%)

0 (0%)

Grating sensation

13 (16.3%)

7 (19.4%)

6 (13.6%)

Cracking and creaking

26 (32.5%)

14 (38.9%)

12 (27.3%)

Disturbance in menstruation cycle

19 (23.8%)

7 (19.4%)

12 (27.3%)

Vertigo

16 (20%)

7 (19.4%)

9 (20.5%)

Associated heart diseases

11 (13.8%)

5 (13.9%)

6 (13.6%)