Perimenopause and hypothyroidism
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Do any of you ladies know if one of these can trigger the other? Diagnosed with a low thyroid a couple of years ago around the same time I started experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. I know I am in perimenopause because I have every symptom even though when my doctor did my bloodwork she said everything was "fine." But from what I've read bloodwork testing for perimenopause is extremely unreliable. Any input would be appreciated :-)
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Marisa02082 klm1213
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CarolKelso klm1213
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Hi Klm... I just had bloods done as throughout the night I felt I needed something with sugar and I had to keep drinking water as I had a terrible thurst I could not quench also racing heart rate. The GP said all was fine but during menapause, the symptoms are like thyroid issues or low sugar levels... It's awful... At 3am I had to have to have bowl of porrige.. I also kept wanting to go to loo about 5 times in the night... Also drinking didn't help.... This has calmed down but hormones dropping or falling off have been a nightmare... Messes with your whole system... Hope you feel better soon. CK
tmpearce klm1213
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Yes, I do believe there is a connection. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in my mid 40’s...around the time my peri menopause symptoms started. I think that when one hormone system gets out of whack the other hormone systems in our body try to compensate in order to maintain some kind of balance. I have heard from numerous ladies who have suffered some kind of unbalance with their other hormones while going through menopause.....thyroid or adrenals the most commonly affected.
That being said, not every lady will have issues.
My theory...and it’s just a theory is that some of the issues my body had when I was pregnant are the same issues I’m having or have had during menopause. I suffered from post partum hypothyroidism which was triggered by shifts in hormone function after pregnancy and was lucky to not have to be on thyroid medication for long. But when those hormone levels shifted again and more permanently during menopause...here I am with hypothyroidism!
I hope you get to feeling better soon.
sideways67 klm1213
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sideways67 klm1213
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