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Is It Normal To Have Delayed Periods Post Thyroidectomy?

Hi Doctor, I had thyroidectomy 21 days before , I had grave disease before hyperthyroidism, my menstrual cycle was very short before the surgery (25 days exactly and always at time) , now it already 4 days late , is it common after thyroidectomy to experience that? also I am not sleeping well , I have to wake up 2 -3 times during the night , (disturbed sleep). in addition the mussels behind my neck some times are paining right after I wake up . thank you so much.
Mon, 9 Mar 2020
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Hi,

Thyroid hormone affects menstrual periods so after total thyroidectomy there is possibility of changes in menstrual patterns. You would need replacement of the hormone after operation for regulating menstrual cycles. Please consult your surgeon / an endocrinologist. Muscle pain after thyroidectomy can be temporary after thyroidectomy, it is because of extended neck position during the surgery.

Over the counter pain medicines (Ibuprofen / paracetamol) will help the pain. Regular moderate neck exercises are needful according to the surgeons recommendations. If the pain last longer, there may be low activity of parathyroidismafter removal of surgery. In such a case, calcium supplement would be needful. Please consult your surgeon / endocrinologist for personal advise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Is It Normal To Have Delayed Periods Post Thyroidectomy?

Hi, Thyroid hormone affects menstrual periods so after total thyroidectomy there is possibility of changes in menstrual patterns. You would need replacement of the hormone after operation for regulating menstrual cycles. Please consult your surgeon / an endocrinologist. Muscle pain after thyroidectomy can be temporary after thyroidectomy, it is because of extended neck position during the surgery. Over the counter pain medicines (Ibuprofen / paracetamol) will help the pain. Regular moderate neck exercises are needful according to the surgeons recommendations. If the pain last longer, there may be low activity of parathyroidismafter removal of surgery. In such a case, calcium supplement would be needful. Please consult your surgeon / endocrinologist for personal advise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician