Thyroid disorders can disrupt your menstrual cycle. From irregular periods to missed cycles, your thyroid plays a key role in your reproductive health. Let’s dive deeper.
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Thyroid disease can disrupt your menstrual cycle—causing irregular, heavy, light, or even missed periods—due to its role in regulating reproductive hormones.
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There are two types of thyroid disorders: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
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An overactive thyroid speeds up metabolism, causing weight loss, rapid heart rate, and anxiety. It can lead to lighter periods or stop them altogether (amenorrhea).
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An underactive thyroid slows metabolism, causing fatigue, weight gain, and depression. It often leads to heavy, prolonged periods (menorrhagia) and irregular cycles.
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Heavy, prolonged periods and irregular cycles occur as slowed metabolism and hormone imbalances disrupt normal function.
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Lighter, less frequent, or missed periods result from increased metabolism and reduced hormone production essential for regular cycles.
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If you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant, it’s crucial to screen for thyroid issues. Early detection and treatment protect both you and your baby.
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Changes in your menstrual cycle could signal a thyroid issue, but other causes are possible. Consult your doctor to pinpoint the exact reason.
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