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Not Having Periods, Blood Test Showed Underactive Thyroid. Could This Have Stopped Periods?
I used to get my period every 28days, lasting about 6 days. I have now not had a period for 6 months and am very worried. I have been to my doctor and had a blood test that showed my thyroid is slightly underactive but the hormone levels are normal. Could this have stopped my period and is there any way of getting them back? I m worrird this means I will not be able to have children in the futre. I am not on any birth control
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hi,
Good day.
Underactive thyroid ( Hypothyroidism) can cause irregular/absent periods. But there are a number of other conditions which can cause this too. Do you have any nipple discharge or headaches? Do you have excess hair growth on face, chin, abdomen, chest etc ? . You have not mentioned your age. What is the average age of menopause in your family? A doctor need to examine you and suggest few tests. You may meet an endocrinologist to evaluate further. ( if there are none available near to your place, please meet a gynecologist). Just taking medicines to bring back periods without looking for the cause is not a good choice. I understand your concern regarding having kids, but be assured that, most of these disorders can be effectively treated.
Regards
Binu
Good day.
Underactive thyroid ( Hypothyroidism) can cause irregular/absent periods. But there are a number of other conditions which can cause this too. Do you have any nipple discharge or headaches? Do you have excess hair growth on face, chin, abdomen, chest etc ? . You have not mentioned your age. What is the average age of menopause in your family? A doctor need to examine you and suggest few tests. You may meet an endocrinologist to evaluate further. ( if there are none available near to your place, please meet a gynecologist). Just taking medicines to bring back periods without looking for the cause is not a good choice. I understand your concern regarding having kids, but be assured that, most of these disorders can be effectively treated.
Regards
Binu
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