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Suggest Remedy For Irregular Menstruation Caused By Hyperthyroidism
Question: Hi I have known hyperthyroidism that swings hypo at times and am traveling internationally for 5 more days which makes seeing a Dr difficult.
I have just got an irregular period (2 weeks early) which is VERY heavy and not something I have ever experienced before as my periods are usually light. Soaking through a pad every hour.
I am not sure if this is so something urgent that needs a Dr now or can wait to be looked at in 5 days when I return home? I can't even tell if it is a period or some other type of bleeding but there are clots present and some mild cramping and sore breasts.
I have just got an irregular period (2 weeks early) which is VERY heavy and not something I have ever experienced before as my periods are usually light. Soaking through a pad every hour.
I am not sure if this is so something urgent that needs a Dr now or can wait to be looked at in 5 days when I return home? I can't even tell if it is a period or some other type of bleeding but there are clots present and some mild cramping and sore breasts.
Brief Answer:
Please meet a gynecologist if the bleeding is heavy
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
The soreness in breast and cramping indicate that it is probably a period itself. Shift in time zone can cause irregularities in period. However, if you feel that the bleeding is unusually heavy, please meet a doctor there. Better to meet a gynecologist rather than GP (if possible).
I hope your last thyroid function test was normal.
Regards
Binu
Please meet a gynecologist if the bleeding is heavy
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
The soreness in breast and cramping indicate that it is probably a period itself. Shift in time zone can cause irregularities in period. However, if you feel that the bleeding is unusually heavy, please meet a doctor there. Better to meet a gynecologist rather than GP (if possible).
I hope your last thyroid function test was normal.
Regards
Binu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It is not possible for me to see a Dr here
Can hypothyroidism (under active) cause unusually heavy irregular periods?
Can hypothyroidism (under active) cause unusually heavy irregular periods?
Brief Answer:
Yes, underactive thyroid can cause heavy periods
Detailed Answer:
yes, hypothyroidism ( underactive thyroid) can cause heavy and irregular periods. But once you are on medications and if the levels of thyroid hormones are normalised, then not to worry.
Yes, underactive thyroid can cause heavy periods
Detailed Answer:
yes, hypothyroidism ( underactive thyroid) can cause heavy and irregular periods. But once you are on medications and if the levels of thyroid hormones are normalised, then not to worry.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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