Slightly embarrasing question ladies

[jeblondon]

Ok - deep breath here goes - ladies, have any of you had libido problems as a result of hypo/hyper thyroid issues?  I have a great relationship with my hubby but sadly this past year I am just 'not interested'!  (Poor man - he is so loving and patient but I guess we all have limits). I was told by my Gyny that it was 'just my age' - (don't you hate that!)  - and that maybe some 'back up' hrt would sort me out as I could be peri-menopausal. I am 47, fit and otherwise generally healthy.  However, when he checked my hormone levels they were fine. I am now wondering as I have these thyroid issues could it be linked??  It would be great to have any of your comments/insights, you've come up trumps so far!
regards to all
J

[anree]

Boy I have a double wammy. I've had (unknown) thyroid issues, plus I was on Zoloft. Talk about a sex killer. My husband hates to hear 'Let's get this over with'. In fact we just got into a heated argument about it last week. "If only" I could be 'normal' LOL

[MKlacza]

;)

[TheCarMan]

Closeness.........yeah, me too.
:)

[MKlacza]

HAHAHA!! Actually we are getting better in that dept! I refuse to let that go. I just cant. Its not just about the sex... its the closeness andit helps me through this time. So, I have to say... I do TRY to give it up once in awhile!! Its very important to me.

[TheCarMan]

Once per year..........on his birthday right?
Pretty standard. And I'm the one with the desease!

[MKlacza]

Well... I had sex for the first time this morning since TT 3/27/08 and it was wonderful!! That should hold the hubby over for another year!!! HAHAHAHA!!!

[TheCarMan]

Dooooooooooh

[dscoochie]

I think you just did ;)

[TheCarMan]

You girls aren't much fun on "date night" are you?

You don't think any guys are gonna admit to the same problem, do you?

[Devrie21]

Wow!  Thought I was the only one too!   I had to read all the entries,  Been this way since I had my thyroid removed 17 yrs ago.  Thank God I have an understanding hubby.  Not sure if I'll ever get it back.

I know it's related, has to be!  Jeblondon, glad you shared, we're not alone in this!

[stella5349]

MAybe next week I should open the Pub with this thought!

True for me too. I really was never the "swing from the vines" kinda gal though either.  Just didn't find it the most ideal thing to do.

Now I have a reason (at least an excuse) to give my hubby - I just say - "no honey, I feel hypo tonight"!!

My ears are ringing --- hahahahahaha I don't see a guy post here...... I bet they read it though!!

[jeblondon]

Oh girls thank you so much for your honesty here!  I feel a better that I am not alone in this one either.  I debated for ages about puting this post on but am glad now I did.
Jacqui x

[barleypop]

Sex, what's that!!  

I haven't had any interest for a few years (only dx Sept 07) and I just got married a less than a year ago.  Feel bad for my husband because I always hear that newlyweds are supposed to go crazy in the sex department.  Definitely not the case!!  I am only 31 but might as well be 80 in the libido area...heck an 80 year old might have more of a libido than me at this point.  

So I guess I will just have to wait for my libido to return from vacation!!

[skymax2000]

Mean either. Hyperthyroid. I feel like I can't breathe, overheat easily, and need personal space. Too much info but one night recently I stopped him, got up, and screamed "I'm overheating!"

My girl friend wanted to go to spa last weekend for massages but I told her I feel to agitated to have anyone in my personal space.

[TDCRose]

I haven't had interest in sex for at least 5 years now!  I am almost 45 and my poor husband has been patient most of the time.  When I first started takeing synthroid 3 months ago, I thought there might be hope, then it went away, came back for about a week with increased dosage-but sadly it is gone again.  It is hard to feel sexy when you are tired and now the added pounds look horrible on top of the lack of libido.  Also, I have found that all systems have dried terrible-hair skin, eyes and you know where else and it does seem to make sex uncomfortable.  All these factors add up to not feeling like indulging at all!

[CatieC]

Well I might as well jump on the bandwagon and admit I have no interest in "it" either.  Hubby will be happy to know he's not alone.

[dscoochie]

I recently told my husband that a p*nis was the last thing in the world I wanted to see.  I think he got the point.  Isnt that awful? Poor guy!!!

I have heard that lack of libido has a lot to do with the thyroid, but I'm sure the stress that you (we) are under isnt helping.  You have a lot on your plate right now, and unlike men, we women tend to think of everything else, and then sex, men on the other hand, seem to think of it first and foremost.  

The only thing I told my husband is that I dont need a man right now, I need a friend.  (and thank God for all my friends on this forum!!!).

:)

D

[MKlacza]

I'm 35 and I have no interest at all!! This started before my surgery and meds, but before surgery, I was in the hyper stage for almost 2 years.. up and down my numbers would go. I am hoping and praying this changes!!! Before I had my kids and thyroid issues, we had a very healthy lifestyle and I feel that is slowly slipping away and its very saddening for me!!

So I truly believe its related!!!
MK

[Liz94]

Yes.  For the past year I've had no interest whatsoever. Then recently I started feeling better after a few months on meds and the thought actually crossed my mind!  That was when I KNEW things were starting to look up!  But then.....started feeling hypo again and the entire thought of "THAT" makes me angry. Hopefully that will go away soon and I'll be back to normal one day. My poor husband should get an award for patience and understanding. The man is a saint.

I actually had my gyn check my hormones awhile back before all this cancer nonsense because I was sure I was lacking something or was perimenopausal. NOPE, all checked out great. Not what I wanted to hear. But then all the cancer junk happened and it started to make sense.