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What Causes Irregular Menstruation In A Woman With Elevated TSH Level?

Hi I m having hypothyroidism since from 5 years I m taking tablet thyroxine 25 . In between I reduced my 9 kg weight also.but nowadays my tsh level is little bit high it is 5.586 n I m not having my periods since from 2 months n weight is also increased around 4 to 5 kg . I am 43 years old.
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Low thyroid function may affect the menstrual cycle. If your TSH is a little higher than the desired level then you may need a higher dose of Levothyroxine tablet. A follow-up test of TSH in 6 weeks from the dose change is recommended, so to make sure it reaches normal levels. If the periods continue to be irregular 3 months after TSH is within normal limits, then you may need to do other tests to check other hormones (FSH, LH, prolactin, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone etc).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Irregular Menstruation In A Woman With Elevated TSH Level?

Hello, Low thyroid function may affect the menstrual cycle. If your TSH is a little higher than the desired level then you may need a higher dose of Levothyroxine tablet. A follow-up test of TSH in 6 weeks from the dose change is recommended, so to make sure it reaches normal levels. If the periods continue to be irregular 3 months after TSH is within normal limits, then you may need to do other tests to check other hormones (FSH, LH, prolactin, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone etc). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician