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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Hypothyroid & Menses - Does hormone levels drop?
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Hypothyroid & Menses - Does hormone levels drop?
by lllhypogirlll, Jun 15, 2007 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidsim last August, 2006. 40 years of age. I was in pretty bad shape my TSH level was 80. My doc said I should have been in a coma. She gave me 100mcg of thyroxine and 25mcg of Cytomel for three months and was getting back to normal. I went in for more bloodwork after 3 months and my levels were normal, so we discontinued the Cytomel. I have been doing fairly well but I have noticed that when I get my menses. I am very tired, lethargic, cloudy head, fall asleep easily. My period typically lasts approx. 5 days. After my period, I feel better again? Should I increase my thyroxine level during my period? Does it have an affect T3/T4 hormone levels?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
I usually don't recommend altering the dose during the menses although some patients do describe similiar symptoms and increasing the dose needs to be evaluated to see if this is a safe/effective approach. You could ask your doc about trying an extra tablet (ie 8 rather than 7) during the week of menses -- should not be a major drawback of trying this.
Member Comments (2)
by lllhypogirlll, Jun 16, 2007 12:00AM
To: FYI
I am on Levothroxine not thyroxine.
