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Can thyroid dysfunction cause irregular menstrual cycle?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

This question is regarding my sister. She is 33 years old. She is a mother of 6 year old twins. Two months ago, she was diagnosed with thyroiditis. From the last month, she gets her periods, once every 15 days. Kindly tell me the probable reason and the course of action to be taken.
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Hello,

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Your sister has subclinical hypothyroidism. Start her on tablet Eltroxin (Thyroxine) 50 mcg, once daily, to be taken early in the morning on an empty stomach. Get the TSH levels repeated after three months. Thyroid abnormalities may be one of the reason for menstrual irregularities. Please send her recent ultrasound reports, so that any additional cause can be ruled out.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am attaching her thyroid profile and USG, done two weeks ago.

Answered by Dr. Sonal Prasad

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sonal Prasad is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010. She then did her DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2015. She is also a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Counselor. She is currently working at NuLyf Clinic, in Delhi.

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I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The ultrasound report is normal. The follicular cyst or corpus luteal cyst mentioned is due to ovulation and should not be a concern.

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Published At July 15, 2017
Reviewed At June 3, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sonal Prasad is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010. She then did her DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2015. She is also a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Counselor. She is currently working at NuLyf Clinic, in Delhi.

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Dr. Sonal Prasad
Dr. Sonal Prasad

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sonal Prasad is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010. She then did her DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2015. She is also a Childbirth Educator and Lactation Counselor. She is currently working at NuLyf Clinic, in Delhi.

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