Which of the following is NOT a feature of thyrotoxicosis?
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (d) MenorrhagiaRef: Harrison 19th ed. / 2293* Thyrotoxicosis is characterized by increased sympatho- mimetic action causing palpitations, anxiety and increased BMR causing weight loss. The menstrual abnormality in Graves disease is oligo-menorrhea.* REMEMBER: weight gain with menorrhagia is seen in hypothyroidism. Weight gain with hirusutism with oligomenorrhea is seen in Cushing syndrome.