Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Quick question - Can hypO cause NO periods at all? While I await the results of my blood tests (and my GD is in remission) I've missed 2 periods in a row. I'm not pregnant (test confirms and hubby had a vasectomy anyway) and I'm only 38 (too young to have hit menopause). I'm asking because if not, I damn well better get to my GYN ASAP. Thanks in advance. -------------------- Formerly diagnosed May 2002; believed to have had GD since 1998. Been properly treated since Sept. 2002. Remission achieved April 17, 2003. Believe to be in a hypO state now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 > Can hypO cause NO periods at all? > > While I await the results of my blood tests (and my GD is in > remission) I've missed 2 periods in a row. Are you hypo? How did you get that way - on ATDs or by RAI? (Just read your post on your results so there's the answer. It sounds like you may be hypo and TSH might be interesting to know.) PCOS may be a possibility as well as peri-menopause. Recently I read something somewhere about Graves antibodies and ovaries. One more thing to look into. Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hi All, I missed 6 months worth of periods only to have them back in full force once the Graves was treated. Now I'm bordering on hypo (while on tap) and am also late. I thought maybe menapause was upon me at 47 but now I'm not sure. My thoughts- get your thyroid hormones stabble and then try to figure it out. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Hi , Fay and Sherry- I read a couple of studies of hypothyroidism inducing polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS) which can cause an absence of periods. One case was of a girl that became hypothyroid (autoimmune induced) and was diagnosed soon afterwards with PCOS (which is thought to be autoimmune in nature). However, PCOS was also induced in rats when their thyroids were surgically removed which had nothing to do with autoimmune disease. In both instances, the PCOS seemed to be associated with hypothyroidism. On an anecdotal basis, PCOS seems to be often associated with hypothyroidism rather than hyperthyroidism. Both of the studies I mentioned could easily be criticized if one tries to make a link. One was only a case study (1 person) and the other was on rats not humans. However, I think there might be something to this. I have PCOS and never had a problem until I was kept hypothyroid for many years. The PCOS was diagnosed long after I didn't have a thyroid anymore and only after we had been trying to get pregnant for years. I sure wish they'd study it more thoroughly. Take care, dx & RAI 1987 (at age 24) > Quick question - > > Can hypO cause NO periods at all? > > While I await the results of my blood tests (and my GD is in > remission) I've missed 2 periods in a row. I'm not pregnant (test > confirms and hubby had a vasectomy anyway) and I'm only 38 (too young > to have hit menopause). > > I'm asking because if not, I damn well better get to my GYN ASAP. > > Thanks in advance. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 ---,, Yes, hypo people , depending on how hypo the person is can loose their periods for a while or have very scant periods. I wish there was an exact science to this. Seems that after we hypo people have a period their is alot less bone aches and for sure a lot less tension in the body. Today my Doctor office just called and said my new TSH went more normal, now 2.67, it was HYPO last month at 5.67. I'm still having a hard time getting my period it, starts but very little, maybe its still adjusting from when I was HYPO last month. Sincerelyn, Evelyn In California All the best wishes to everyones improved health! Cagraves_support , " " <babe61584@y...> wrote: > Quick question - > > Can hypO cause NO periods at all? > > While I await the results of my blood tests (and my GD is in > remission) I've missed 2 periods in a row. I'm not pregnant (test > confirms and hubby had a vasectomy anyway) and I'm only 38 (too young > to have hit menopause). > > I'm asking because if not, I damn well better get to my GYN ASAP. > > Thanks in advance. > > > > -------------------- > Formerly diagnosed May 2002; believed to have had GD since 1998. Been > properly treated since Sept. 2002. Remission achieved April 17, 2003. > Believe to be in a hypO state now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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