Levothyroxine And Periods

Hi, I am 24. We were planning to ttc soon so I went for a Pap smear & my doctor said to do blood test in which I was diagnosed with low thyroid & then I started to take levothyroxine! This is my second week on medication! The day before I first started to take levothyroxine I had spotting which should have turned into a period but as I started taking the medication the spotting was stopped & I didn't have my periods! My lmp was December 11th, I did not have a period since then! My doctor is saying I might have pcos too which is making my periods late! So I wanted to know when will I start getting my regular periods? Doctor told me to not get pregnant for at least 4 months so we've planned to start ttc-ing from June onwards! But still I don't have any sign of my p...

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I have had a partial thyroidectomy. Was started on levothyroxine 50 mcg. Now up to 150mcg. I had a mirena put in and periods stopped before my thyroid issues started and did not have a period. Swapped to brand synthroid and they started back after about 3 or 4 months. A year later I swapped back to levothyroxine and they stopped again. My tsh was elevated and my doctor recommended I go to brand necessary synthroid and 4 months later my periods have started back. ## That can be a normal side effect of the medication changes, and your original thyroid issue, according to FDA reports. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, mood swings, and hair loss. Are you on any other medications?

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Earlier this year, I found out I have hypothyroidism. I went to my doctor over some weird periods that would wind up doing things like not coming for three months and then bleeding nonstop for three months. I got my thyroid levels tested twice and with a final TSH of 14.5, my gyno put me on 25 mcg of Levothyroxine (she was going to do Synthroid, but since my insurance was going to expire, I asked for the generic). After being on it one month, I was retested and my TSH went down to 5.07. Doctor said it was close enough to normal and that I'd be sticking to that dose long-term, and then I got a three month supply of pills. I didn't feel different whatsoever after taking the pills, even after I'd finished off the bottle. I suppose it's good I had no side effects, but I also...

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Do I have to worry about missing my period while on levothyroxine, since that might be the reason why I missed it? ## Hi. I'm 34 yrs old and I've been on levothyroxine tablets for some 2-3 months. I've been on my period for 5 days with back pain and feeling very crampy. What should I do? Please help me. ## @Cherie, If missing your period becomes a regular thing, I would encourage you to consult your prescribing doctor and/or a gynecologist who specializes in the female reproductive system; more or less just to be on the safe side. However, my understanding is that missing periods may be more common when taking things that alter your hormones. NIH also lists "menstrual changes" as a less common side effect of Levothyroxine. @Fayola, According to NIH, "pain or disc...

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I have been obese all my life except for brief periods where I Iost some weight only to gain it back. I'm now a 61 year old male, 290 lbs, 5'7" and was diagnosed for the first time with hypothyroidism in December of 2011, and I was started on 50 mcg's daily of Levothyroxine (Synthroid). That's 5 months now. I have following my weight loss plan faithfully, walking 2 miles every day, and I have lost SQUAT! I have had no negative side effects to the medication, but I'm just not losing any weight in spite all my efforst. My doctor said that my first follow up tests (6 weeks after I started the med.) showed that my THF levels were improving--so what's up? I'm frustrated, discouraged, and ready to eat Brooklyn. HELP!!! ## Sometimes, in spite of all efforts to t...

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As you know with Hashimoto's that you experience highs and lows so my doctor lowered my levothyroxine from .112 to.110 I've been on it for three weeks and now my period It has stopped and started for two weeks now. Has anybody else to experience that?!? ## Hello, Dawn! How are you? That can happen due to thyroid problems, it can throw your cycle off, some women with severe issues may not have periods, at all, for months at a time. If you're concerned, feel free to discuss it with your doctor, you should also be sure to do so if the bleeding gets very heavy, or continues for a few more weeks. The side effects of this medication may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hey doctors i took A flu va...

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generic for synthroid ## any thyroid meds .88mcg without blue dye as an ingredient ## Hello, Based on my research, Levothyroxine is a generic for the brand name medication Synthroid. It is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, which is normally secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. It is also used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism and occasionally to prevent the recurrence of thyroid cancer. "Less serious" symptoms include: -Changes in weight -Changes in your menstrual periods -Hair loss -Mild headache If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Allergic reactions to the drug may cause symptoms such as: -difficulty breathing -sh...

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My T3 and T4 levels are normal but my TSH is 8.55. I am worried because my weight starting increasing even beyond my daily workouts in GYM. So I am having Thyronorm 25mcg-4 tablets daily morning in empty stomach. Is it advisable to take this tablet or else am i taking life risk? If i am not using thyronorm, i feel my body bulkiness .My menstural periods have also become irregular. If I stop thyronorm for few days, immediately I am getting my periods. Please guide me in this regard. Will be waiting for your reply in anticipation. ## There are always risks associated with the use of any medication, however, there are also risks associated with letting any medical condition go untreated. What has your doctor advised? This medication contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine and its side...

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