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Can Hypothyroid Problem Cause No Menstrual Cycles And Sudden Weight Gain ?

HELLO I am 29 years old and i have hypothyroid complaint which was diagnosed this April(2011) and i am on medication since then.
my problem is i am not getting my menstrual cycle since 1 year(last occurrence was july 2010). I am really worried about this. I am putting on weight probably for the same reason! I am single and never married , sexually not active. Please advise
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and thank you for asking!

I can understand your concern and i am trying to give you some information.
The most common causes of amenorrhea at your age are;
-PCOS (polycistic ovarian syndrome)
-Hyperprolactinemia
-Hypothyreosis
It takes abot 6 weeks after starting the treatment with levothyroxine to improve the symptoms. If TSH is within the normal ranges after 6 weeks than you should check your prolactine level and do some exams to rule out a PCOS.
Hope the information will help.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Can Hypothyroid Problem Cause No Menstrual Cycles And Sudden Weight Gain ?

Hello and thank you for asking! I can understand your concern and i am trying to give you some information. The most common causes of amenorrhea at your age are; -PCOS (polycistic ovarian syndrome) -Hyperprolactinemia -Hypothyreosis It takes abot 6 weeks after starting the treatment with levothyroxine to improve the symptoms. If TSH is within the normal ranges after 6 weeks than you should check your prolactine level and do some exams to rule out a PCOS. Hope the information will help. Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta