1. Community
  2. Diabetes and hormone problems
  3. Hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine and missing period

Posted , 2 users are following.

Smay1624
Smay1624

i have been on 25 mg of levothyroxine for almost a month now. I experienced severe pms symptoms, cramping, headaches, etc for about a week and i was assuming i would get my period. It’s now three days late and i am wondering if this is normal? I also don’t know if the meds have even started really working yet and this could just be my hypothyroidism? (I am not trying to get pregnant nor do i want to be, lol.. i know this will be brought up!) 

0 likes, 1 reply

1 Reply

  • jez80117
    jez80117 Smay1624

    Posted

    I’m just going to reply from personal experience. When I was hypo or not getting enough meds my cycle had trouble starting. I’m a bad patient, there been several times I’ve doubled my dose to help my cycle start. I’m not recommending that. Your body is likely not accustomed to the med yet. You are also on an extremely low dose. Your TSH, freeT3 and T4 also need to be followed. I’ve been on a custom mix now for years. Very helpful. It has decreased my PMS, and cramping. I hope that gives you hope! Also checking your serum ferritin for iron levels has helped manage my symptoms. Simple RBC/HGB/HCT is not an adequate testing especially for women.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.