What Causes Delayed Period While Suffering From Thyroid Issues?

Posted on Tue, 9 Feb 2016

Question: Hi - I usually get my periods on time every month. The last time I got my periods was on Nov 12th, after which I have not got it in Dec. I am not pregnant. Are there any other reasons for a delayed period? I have a mild thyroid issue for which I am on Thyrox 25.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your thyroid levels checked

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy or any hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease, and due to stress.
If you are sure that you are not pregnant, then the delayed periods can be due to thyroid hormone dysfunction.
I will suggest you to get your thyroid hormone levels done to assess whether an increment in dose of thyroid medication is required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thanks Doctor...i have also been having increased thirst. I will ger my thyroid levels checked immediately. Thank you fo your response.r

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me with the report so that I can help you adjust the dose.
You can get back to me by posting a direct query to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Thank you so much doctor. I will get back to you with the reports. Is increased thirst also associated with thyroid malfunctioning ? I have never had a delayed period and hence worried.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, increased thirst is one of the symptom of hypothyroidism.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (18 hours later)

Hi Dr...my thyroid report is as follows T3- .68, T4-6.3, TSH- 12.75.
The tsh seems to be really high. I am on thyrox 25 but have not been regularly taking it over the last one month. My weight is 71 and age is 34. Can you pls suggest the revised dosage? Also, is the dosage based on body weight as well?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dose to be increased

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should increase the dose of thyronorm to 50 mcg to be taken daily before breakfast.
You should take your medications regularly.
You should get your thyroid profile repeated after4 weeks to assess the control and further dose adjustment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
You can get back to me with the reports by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Thanks Doctor. Could this be the reason for not getting period last month? Should i be doing anything for that or wil it get sorted out byitself?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take thyroid medications regularly

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Deranged levels of thyroid hormones are the reason for delayed periods in your case.
You should start medications , and the hormonal profile of the body improves, you will get your periods spontaneously.
There is no need to take medicines for withdrawal periods now.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina