Graves disease and menstrual cycle

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Avatar f tn Hi I was diagnosed with having hyperthyroid, specifically graves disease in 2004. My symptoms started while I was in college so I was too busy to notice things were wrong I just thought it was working too hard. Anyway. This morning I woke up really dizzy. I have no idea why. My doctor put me on 100mcg of Synthroid just recently. In fact I started it on September 6th. Before that I was at 50mcg.
Avatar n tn I was treated for Graves Disease with radioactive iodine last January. I now am diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was prescribed medication. Recently (before the new medicine) I have been experiencing stomach aches. Is this because of the imbalance of my thyroid? I have a very heavy menstrual cycle which I know will improve with treatment. Is this a sign of anemia? Or is it possibly something isolated from this altogether?
Avatar f tn As mentioned the TPO ab test indicated Hashimoto's Thyroiditis which usually causes low FT4 and FT3 as the thyroid gland is being attacked and destroyed by the antibodies. Along with this typically the TSH rises. Your results are just the opposite. So there are two possibilities that may be in play. One is that the Hshi's has caused nodules on the gland that can leak hormone faster and cause high levels of FT4 and FT3, which will cause a suppressed TSH.
552173 tn?1282603290 I had earlier also replied to your post regarding the irregularity in menstrual cycle citing thyroid disease to be one of the causes of irregular menstrual cycle. Constant tiredness and fatigue can be due to anemia,chronic fatigue syndrome,hypothyroidism, disorders of the hypothalamus,psychiatric disorders like depression and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Avatar f tn My last cycle was July 6 2012.
Avatar n tn I was Diagnosed and Treated with radioactive Iodine for Graves Disease in the Fall of last year. Since then I have been battling hair loss, weight gain, muscle cramps and extreme tiredness. I recently in May went on the synthroid but haven't had much change except for the muscle cramps have reduced. My question is though, how does taking synthroid effect your periods.
596668 tn?1228158836 I am also Graves disease and I have what you have too. My cycles are anywhere from 21-25 days apart from beginning to beginning as well. Definitely start out seeing an endo doc and get your TSH and your T3 checked. Good luck!
Avatar n tn Elevated TPOab usually indicates Hashi's. While Hashi's ends up being hypo, it can be hyper in early stages or can swing back and forth from hypo to hyper. TPOab can be somewhat elevated with other autoimmune diseases as well, like Graves' disease. And, though it sounds a contradiction in terms, you can have both Hashi's and Graves' antibodies. Your FT4 looks really good. It's at 56% of range, which is just above the 50% guideline.
552173 tn?1282603290 If you are having Graves disease then it is not hypo but hyperthyroidism.Both hypo and hyper thyroidism are responsible for irregular menstrual cycles and should be properly investigated.One thing more is that treatment of graves disease is antithyroid drugs and sometimes they lower the thyroid levels which can cause hypothyroidism and complicate the picture.So regular estimation of thyroid hormone levels is important.
Avatar n tn The alternatives are an early Graves Disease or an overactive thyroid nodule. The ultrasound and endocrine consultation should help get to the bottom of this. At this age, if you have no hyper symptoms and the T4 levels are normal (would also check T3), then best to observe closely (every 6-8 weeks for the next 6 mos). The menstrual changes and infertility however may be related to the mild hyperthyroidism.
Avatar f tn T7 is calculated using T4 and T3 uptake and is an estimate of free T4. Can't imagine making a diagnosis on that alone. Were you tested for Free t4 and Free T3?
Avatar n tn Probably the next test would be the I-123 uptake/scan. Your are correct that this is subclinical hyperthyroidism and appears to be autoimmune in nature. This may be a transient thyroiditis (inflammation) or Graves' disease. In either case this needs to be confirmed and stabilized before trying for tendency.
Avatar n tn I have crohns disease and I am 32 yr of age. Every month, just before my period, I get really sick. Have no appetitie, nauseaus; and abdominal pain. 3-4 days before- while I have it - Has anyone experienced this? so bad, It is hard for me to get up in the morning and I am very tired all day.
1428646 tn?1330978063 graves disease will attack and organ. the first time I had graves disease it was attacking my heart making my heart beat faster. I was on medication for about 2 years. then it went into remission now it is back. graves disease could attack any organ , graves disease is your immune system attacks your organs not virus or bacteria.
Avatar f tn Anxiety and irritability A fine tremor of the hands or fingers Heat sensitivity and an increase in perspiration or warm, moist skin Weight loss, despite normal eating habits Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) Change in menstrual cycles Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido Frequent bowel movements Bulging eyes (Graves' ophthalmopathy) Fatigue Thick, red skin usually on the shins or tops of the feet (Graves' dermopathy) Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations) Sleep disturban
Avatar n tn My periods stopped long before I was diagnosed with Graves and Hyperthyroidism and I had RAI 6 months ago. I went for hormone tests this week as I heard that thyroid disorders can cause fertility to drop and periods to cease or become irregular. My results showed I am well gone past the menopause! I am 48 years old and havent had a period since I was 43.I wont get any now either. I have seen others post that they cannot fall pregnant because of the TSH being out of range (either hypo or hyper).
Avatar f tn You need a second opinion. Based on what you describe, you have autoimmune thyroid disease with markers for Graves' (TSI) and the other common antibodies (TPO and Tg) that are usually associated with hashimoto's. Graves' and Hashi should be considered as entities on two ends of a spectrum, not two completely different diseases. This may cause fluctuating thyroid function to hypo and hyper and back but this is not common.
Avatar f tn My mother was diagnosed in her early 40s with graves disease and her thyroid was removed, around the same time she was diagnosed with stage 3-4 colon cancer. I'm aware there are connections between autoimmune diseases and thyroid and intestinal diseases/conditions. As I'm getting older I'm noticing I'm following in the same physiological footsteps my mother did before she was diagnosed.
Avatar n tn I have graves disease, but was in remission. Then I had cancer and chemotherapy. My TSH level is hyper again and my other tests normal. The doctors won't say if chemo can activate your graves disease. They do say that a physical or emotional change to my body can trigger it. My thoughts, Cancer and chemotherapy are big time physical and emotional changes.