Hashimotos and Yaz

[sweetz06]

I am faithful about taking my Synthroid as soon as I awake.  I get ready for work and then I pop my YAZ BC pill before I leave the house. All within an hour.  My thyroid just went out of whack again and the Dr. just up me to 125 mcg. (originally started at .88 and then 100)  I was thinking that BC probably has Iron in it and I shouldnt be taking it in the Am and maybe in the PM?  Is there any truth to this? Thanks!

[sweetz06]

Thanks!  Yea, I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's.  I just started taking my BC at night.  I usually drink a protein shake too in the AM. I might just have to wait until lunch for that as it has iron in it.  Not high amounts but I just in case.  Gosh this is so tough!!  Thanks for the advice!

[Smilerdeb]

Birth control doesnt have iron it , it is usually lactose in it.
As you are controlling your thyroid hormones and controlling your female hormones both within a short space of time (roughly an hour), I'd suggest taking the BC around bedtime.

Hormones can do a lot to a body.

[laura1967]

I don't think Yaz has iron in it....it has a diaretic agent in it which controls bloating.
But I would suggest you taking your BC in the evenings....that is what I do. I never combine anything withing a couple hours of my thyroid meds.
Anything with calcium, iron, etc should be taken 6 hrs from your meds., so it doesn't interfere with absorption.
Have you been tested for Hashimoto's?