Is high TSH linked to Irregular Menstrual cycle? Posted: 08-03-06 07:59am
Hi,
I have been having irregular menstrual
cycle(once in 2 months) for the past 1 yr
and upon consulting the doctor she had
prescribed a Thyroid test. The results
showed that my Triiodothyronine(T3) level
was 1.04 ng/ml, Thyroxine(T4) level was
5.12 ug/dl and TSH was 5.60 mlU/ml. The
doctor said that my thyoid level was a bit
high and prescribed THYRONORM 25mg, to be
taken everyday. I have been taking this
for past 70 days. Do I still need to
continue taking them? I have another 30
tablets left to be taken.
Also, is high TSH anyway linked to my
irregular menstrual cycle. I'm planning to
get pregnant, will high TSH effect this?
Pls note that my doctor has adviced me not
to try getting preganant till I complete
the Thyronorm course.
Regards,
Swapna
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Infertility Answer A1322 Posted: 08-04-06 03:36am
Thyronorm 25mg is used for treating
HYPO-thyroidism. According to my data,
your T4 and T3 levels are normal and only
the TSH levels are a little above normal.
A small increase in TSH doesn’t cause
menstrual irregularity. I recommend you
consult an endocrinologist because there
is probably nothing wrong with your
thyroid gland. You can examine all the
hormones involved in the ovarian function
(FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone,
prolactin, thyroxin, testosterone and
DHEA) and request a vaginal ultrasound as
diagnostic tools.
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