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Right Lobe Of The Thyroid Gland Removed. Taking Thyrox. Delayed Periods. Weight Gain. Why?
hello sir, am 24 years old i was operated 10 years back and my thyroid gland s right lobe was removed,now am married and i have a two and a half year old baby, this is the first time that my periods are delayed,my actual date was on 27th of january 2013 am a bit worried doctor, i have been taking thyrox 100 mcg my doctor has prescribed me this medicine due to my increase in levels of tsh and even my increase in weight,now at present my weight is 97kgs i even want to know why my weight is increased ??earlier my weight was 75kgs,and my height is 5.4 ,could you please help me n guide me sir? thank you!
Fri, 15 Feb 2013
Hello,
First of all rule out the pregnancy.
If pregnancy is not the cause for delay in periods,then overweight or stress or an under active thyroid can cause delay in periods.
As far as increase in weight is concerned,you must get your TSH estimation done again.Of it is still high,you must get the dose increased by your doctor.
Other reason for increase in weight could be due to hyperinsulinemia which might be due to polycystic ovary disease.PCOS in itself can cause delay in periods.
Lastly weight increase could be due to consumption of more calories and less exercises.
Consult your doctor and get examined and investigated to look for the medical cause of weight gain and delay of periods.
Reduce your calorie intake and do regular aerobic exercises for at least 40 minutes a day.
Thanks
First of all rule out the pregnancy.
If pregnancy is not the cause for delay in periods,then overweight or stress or an under active thyroid can cause delay in periods.
As far as increase in weight is concerned,you must get your TSH estimation done again.Of it is still high,you must get the dose increased by your doctor.
Other reason for increase in weight could be due to hyperinsulinemia which might be due to polycystic ovary disease.PCOS in itself can cause delay in periods.
Lastly weight increase could be due to consumption of more calories and less exercises.
Consult your doctor and get examined and investigated to look for the medical cause of weight gain and delay of periods.
Reduce your calorie intake and do regular aerobic exercises for at least 40 minutes a day.
Thanks
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