Heavy or Irregular Periods
Having irregular periods may be a sign [5] that you need to up your iodine intake. Or if you are noticing some drastic changes in the pattern of your menses, such as:
Blood flow that is heavier than usual
Blood flow that is more or less often than usual
Stunted Growth
Iodine deficiency can also affect people during the child and teenage years. Some of the signs include:
- Delayed growth
- Delayed tooth development
- Delayed puberty
- Poor mental development