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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
progesterone cream and Hashimotos thyroiditis
Answered by
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.
progesterone cream and Hashimotos thyroiditis
by BABS60, Aug 26, 2008 01:53PM
Hello,
To help with premenopause symptoms, I started using an over the counter progesterone cream. I have been taking synthroid for Hashimoto's for 15 years. After about 2 months of using the cream, I have been experiencing heart palpitations and many sleepless nights. I stopped using the cream and consulted my endocrinologist, who said that the cream could be causing these symptoms and suggested I stop using the cream altogether. Thyroid tests are all normal.
Could you please offer your opinion as to any adverse side effects of using progesterone creams in women who take synthroid for thyroiditis?
thank you,
Barb
To help with premenopause symptoms, I started using an over the counter progesterone cream. I have been taking synthroid for Hashimoto's for 15 years. After about 2 months of using the cream, I have been experiencing heart palpitations and many sleepless nights. I stopped using the cream and consulted my endocrinologist, who said that the cream could be causing these symptoms and suggested I stop using the cream altogether. Thyroid tests are all normal.
Could you please offer your opinion as to any adverse side effects of using progesterone creams in women who take synthroid for thyroiditis?
thank you,
Barb
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 27, 2008 06:13AM
, Aug 27, 2008 06:13AM
Not a significant interaction (unlike estrogen and thyroid) in most cases - if levels ok, then it was not likely thyroid related. Progesterone alone could be causing those symptoms independent of thyroid.
Member Comments (1)
by Jujubee4, Jun 25, 2009 03:30AM
A related discussion, Connection between Thyroid and Progesterone hormones was started.
