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What Causes Brown Blood Discharge During Menstruation While Treating Hypothyroidism?
Question: Hi Doctor,
Iam 36 old female. This is the first time in my life that I have seen brown blood on first day of periods. There was brown discharge mixed with blood.
Existing diseases- hypothyroidism since 10 years. 100mcg im taking for that. Insulin Resistence- Glycomet 1000mg im taking for that.
Recently, I had lower ache in abdomen and was scared enough so I went for internal examination through a gyne and all was ok. I did my Abdomen ultra sound also which was also ok.
can you please tell me that what can be the reason of this brown discharge? Im little scared.!
Thanks
XXXX
Iam 36 old female. This is the first time in my life that I have seen brown blood on first day of periods. There was brown discharge mixed with blood.
Existing diseases- hypothyroidism since 10 years. 100mcg im taking for that. Insulin Resistence- Glycomet 1000mg im taking for that.
Recently, I had lower ache in abdomen and was scared enough so I went for internal examination through a gyne and all was ok. I did my Abdomen ultra sound also which was also ok.
can you please tell me that what can be the reason of this brown discharge? Im little scared.!
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Last thyroid hormone levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Brown blood on the first day of the periods can be due to scanty period flow or due to deranged TSH levels.
When did you get your last thyroid levels checked?
What was the report?
Please do get back to me for details.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Last thyroid hormone levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Brown blood on the first day of the periods can be due to scanty period flow or due to deranged TSH levels.
When did you get your last thyroid levels checked?
What was the report?
Please do get back to me for details.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor,
I got it checked 2 days back and TSH is 7 which is high.
Also, pls tell me, for lower abdomen pain, do I need to have TVS done?
Thanks
XXXX
I got it checked 2 days back and TSH is 7 which is high.
Also, pls tell me, for lower abdomen pain, do I need to have TVS done?
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Get properly examined and investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You should get your thyronorm dose adjusted according to the TSH levels, and it will correct the blood flow during periods.
Lower abdominal pain can be due to urinary tract infection, pelvic infection or constipation.
You should get proper diagnosis made by a proper examination and investigations.
TVS is not helpful in making a diagnosis in such a case.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Get properly examined and investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You should get your thyronorm dose adjusted according to the TSH levels, and it will correct the blood flow during periods.
Lower abdominal pain can be due to urinary tract infection, pelvic infection or constipation.
You should get proper diagnosis made by a proper examination and investigations.
TVS is not helpful in making a diagnosis in such a case.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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