stop menstruating

[fung]

I'm 46,  had my left thyroid removed 9 years ago, and this last 3 months I hadn't got my period . I 've been experiencing hair loss,low back pain, joint ache-especially fingers and elbow for months. Is removing thyroid having to do with early menopause?Can somebody help me what to do?Dp I need to take some particular supplements or what?  

[fung]

I just read the other question on this forum, seems like I have to take TSH, free T3 and free T4.   Thanks for mentioning that I might be hypothyroid, I haven't thought about it before.May be I would test for menopausal hormone (FSH) later if necessary.

[fung]

I havent done any test ,nor go to doctors. I just think that it is premenopausal syndrom.
From your experience- what blood test should I do prior my visit to doctor?
Thank you for your attention.

[redheadaussie]

No having your thyroid removed is not going to cause an early menopause. It may be that you have become menopausal. The only way to know is to go for some hormone testing.
  It might be though, that you are hypothyroid and you would need to have the relevant blood tests to find that out too. Your hair loss, aches and pains might be hypothyroid or menopausal!
  Have you got any recent thyroid tests done?