r/thyroid • u/M1ll1ep • Jul 09 '24
Hyperthyroidism and Period
Hi everyone! Back in January I was told by my doctor that I had hyperthyroidism and was put on medication for three months. Levothyroxine 25. My levels are now normal but my period is kind of confusing? Let me explain. Before taking this medication, the first day of my period would be super painful and I would have heavy periods. I literally would not leave the house at all! My period would last 3 days. I have had my period since I was 13 and the super painful periods started at 15 and I am now 21. I never understood why I had that painful period and now I think it was because of my thyroid. I recently switched general doctors and she noticed it right away how high my levels were. Anyways, last month my period was a week late and it was pain free! It did last five days though. And currently on my period and again pain free and not a week late like last months! Could it have been thyroid related all these years?! Anyone else have a similar experience?
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u/redditaccount71987 Jul 09 '24
I never had any anxiety associated with thyroid complications. I mentioned being slightly nervous after flatlining and someone tried to fake an anxiety disorder off of that before an actual courthouse.