Premature Ovarian Failure and/or Thyroid problems?
I'm 26 and I've already had thyroid problems (radioactive iodine treated in 2005) and currently on thyroid hormones. The thyroid didn't effect my periods at all originally. But the last year I've had screwed up (missed or every 3-4 months) periods. I've been going to the doctor for it and after some bloodwork they are suggesting it might be Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) although still trying some other things first so not really diagnosed at this point. Anyone with thyroid problems been in a similar situation? or had missed period and possible POF that turned out not to be POF?
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- Actually not trying to get pregnant right now but figure this may be a place to get a group of women with more answers. Thanks!
- I had a friend I used to work with who had a similar problem in 2005! And she's 26! Do you live in NM? ;)
- It's REALLY important that you see an endocrine specialist and not just your primary doctor. I'm sure you still get your free T4 and TSH test pretty regularily. Even if you're within a "healthy" range, you may be on the hypo side. I had a thyroidectomy a couple years ago and have experienced the exact situation. A bump in your thyroid meds may solve the problem!