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Does Abnormal Thyroid Levels Cause Irregular Menstrual Cycles?
Question: Hi,
I am suffering from thyroid. T3,T4 levels are normal but TSH is abnormal. Due to this my periods get delayed and have PCOD also. i used to get periods once in 3 months and flow lasts for 15-20 days. I tried using contraceptive pills for 3 months cycle few years back to regulate my cycle but no use. Doctor advised me to take Thyronorm 50 mcg tablet daliy one. I am having daily one thyronorm 50 mcg tablet. Now i have two following questions.
1) what should i do to regulate my cycle?
2) please suggest the proper food /vitamin tablets(which balances the thyroid hormones) which helps me to regulate my cycle.
Thanks.
I am suffering from thyroid. T3,T4 levels are normal but TSH is abnormal. Due to this my periods get delayed and have PCOD also. i used to get periods once in 3 months and flow lasts for 15-20 days. I tried using contraceptive pills for 3 months cycle few years back to regulate my cycle but no use. Doctor advised me to take Thyronorm 50 mcg tablet daliy one. I am having daily one thyronorm 50 mcg tablet. Now i have two following questions.
1) what should i do to regulate my cycle?
2) please suggest the proper food /vitamin tablets(which balances the thyroid hormones) which helps me to regulate my cycle.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
The irregular periods are due to PCOD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
TSH is the most sensitive of the Throid function tests. So if it is elevated, you have mild hypothyroidism even if your FT3 and FT4 are normal.
PCOD is not due to hypothyroidism. The main cause of PCOD is Insulin Resistance. You should lose weight , eat wholesome food and exercise. Also you should take Metformin which decreases Insulin Resistance. The oral contraceptive pills help you to have periods on time but it is the correction of Insulin Resistance that will cure the problem.
Sea foods rich in iodine would help in correcting any iodine deficiency and you should avoid goitrogens in the food.
The irregular periods are due to PCOD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
TSH is the most sensitive of the Throid function tests. So if it is elevated, you have mild hypothyroidism even if your FT3 and FT4 are normal.
PCOD is not due to hypothyroidism. The main cause of PCOD is Insulin Resistance. You should lose weight , eat wholesome food and exercise. Also you should take Metformin which decreases Insulin Resistance. The oral contraceptive pills help you to have periods on time but it is the correction of Insulin Resistance that will cure the problem.
Sea foods rich in iodine would help in correcting any iodine deficiency and you should avoid goitrogens in the food.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Doctor,
Thanks for the advice. i have two more questions.
1) what is the dosage of Metformin should i take?
2) shall i use contraceptive pills while taking the Metformin simultaneously?
Thanks.
Thanks for the advice. i have two more questions.
1) what is the dosage of Metformin should i take?
2) shall i use contraceptive pills while taking the Metformin simultaneously?
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
500mg to start with. Both can be used simultaneous
Detailed Answer:
Start with 500mg XR preparation once a day and step up to 2gram per day as tolerated.
You can use OCP simultaneously.
Best wishes
500mg to start with. Both can be used simultaneous
Detailed Answer:
Start with 500mg XR preparation once a day and step up to 2gram per day as tolerated.
You can use OCP simultaneously.
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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