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Can Missed Intake Of Thyroid Medication Cause Delayed Periods?
Im 44 years old. I m on Levothyroxine for a thyroid issue and forgot to refill my prescription so I missed a couple of doses. I m also on a birth control pill that I never miss! I am now 2days overdue for my period...would missing a couple days of my thyroid meds mess up my period?
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Hormonal problems such as thyroid commonly causes irregular or delayed period. So your delayed period is due to skipping of your levothyroxine tablet. Take your thyroid medicine regularly.
Also as you are 44 year old, you might be approaching menopause.
Menopause is the period in a woman's life (typically between the ages of 40 and 50) when menstruation ceases.
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope your query is solved
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Hormonal problems such as thyroid commonly causes irregular or delayed period. So your delayed period is due to skipping of your levothyroxine tablet. Take your thyroid medicine regularly.
Also as you are 44 year old, you might be approaching menopause.
Menopause is the period in a woman's life (typically between the ages of 40 and 50) when menstruation ceases.
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope your query is solved
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