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What Causes Signs Of Androgens Post Ablation For Hyperthyroidism?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: Why would a female start showing signs of androgens post ablation for hyperthyroidism? Constipation is terrible. Am 5 ft 3 in., wt., 106. Comorbitities-Rheumatoid Arthritis-severe Osteoporosis-spondylosis & spondylithesis.

Why am I producing male or testosterone hormones?
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Androgens

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your medical problems.

Even females make so-called male hormones in small quantities. After menopause, when female hormones decline, there can be a slight increase the ratio of male to female hormones compared to the pre menopausal state.

Moreover, hyperthyroidism can increase the SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) so the total testosterone can appear high in the blood. However this normalizes once the thyroid is regulated.

I see you have Osteoporosis too. When I see someone like you in my practice I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
25 hydroxy vitamin D
DXA Bone density periodically

Just make sure you do not take excessive synthroid inadvertently. It will worsen the osteoporosis. Regular blood tests will help you know the status of your thyroid. An endocrinologist will manage both these conditions well.
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What Causes Signs Of Androgens Post Ablation For Hyperthyroidism?

Brief Answer: Androgens Detailed Answer: Sorry to note your medical problems. Even females make so-called male hormones in small quantities. After menopause, when female hormones decline, there can be a slight increase the ratio of male to female hormones compared to the pre menopausal state. Moreover, hyperthyroidism can increase the SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) so the total testosterone can appear high in the blood. However this normalizes once the thyroid is regulated. I see you have Osteoporosis too. When I see someone like you in my practice I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination: CBC CMP TSH Free T4 25 hydroxy vitamin D DXA Bone density periodically Just make sure you do not take excessive synthroid inadvertently. It will worsen the osteoporosis. Regular blood tests will help you know the status of your thyroid. An endocrinologist will manage both these conditions well.