Question about menstrual cycle..

[MKlacza]

Hey guys...

I just wanted to know if "FLO" is alot worse since having TT, going on meds etc...? I have been feeling pretty good and now she is coming and I feel blah, depressed, emotional etc.. I know we all can feel like this regardless of our thyroid issues, but I guess I am a little confused as to how things are working with that issue with our thyroids removed or on the meds. Will our cycles be worse and if they are, does that mean we might need a med adjustment?

mk

[tm514]

I had a TT nearly 2 years ago.  I had 4 months of no period after my dosage was adjusted from 112 to 125 mcg a few months after the surgery, then my cycle came back to normal (or, as normal as it has been since then).  Then, for some unexplained reason, this past fall, I had 3 periods in November, 2 in December, then more or less back on schedule since then.  My endo checked my thyroid levels as well as FSH,LH, Estradoil, etc. and all were normal (of course, that could have been because I had to wait 5 weeks to see him and everything was about back to normal by then).  I saw my OB-Gyn two weeks ago, and she said since everything had gotten back on schedule, and my exam showed nothing abnormal, not to worry unless it happened again.

So, it is my experience that TSH has a big impact on all those other hormones.  I hope you have less of an adventure than I did!

[MKlacza]

FLO is just taking her sweet time and she has decided to arrive a wee bit early this month. FLO has always been a challenge after having my darling babies!

If it gets bad, I'll just my OB!! No sweat... If I can handle the meds and hyper vs. hypo.. I sure as he// can handle FLO! Bring er on!!

MK

[ChitChatNine]

I had that before my surgery when HYPO vs. HYPER ..... so your TSH may be on Hypo side as you work on the med dosing .. NOT your imagination by a long shot!!!!!!!  As soon as I ended up on synthorid all my symptoms went away after battling these issues for 2yrs and being on Zoloft for a trial which failed, too, and it all was anxiety related and now on synthroid not once do I have to take a pill bcz those symptoms related to AuntFlo have never reared their ugly head in 14mos~

I get anxiety sometimes othertimes from life's events ... coupled with Synthroid is worse than non medicated, but Aunt flo doing good.

C~

[dscoochie]

Good Morning MK,

I know that the FIRST thing they check when you have period issues is your thyroid levels...so I'm going to assume that yes, the two are related.  I'm not sure how...

However - you have been doing great - so try not to blame the thyroid for your DMCS (during mentrual cycle symptoms, I made that up...).  If it gets really bad and you're sure its not the way it was before, then definitely speak with your doctor, but it doesnt sound like you are there, yet.

D