Re: Hashimoto's and Anovulation
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:08:27 -0500 (CDT)
Of course with BCP you don't ovulate and if eventhough you still have
heavy menses a more careful uterine evaluation is in order,if without
BCP you don't ovulate, then a hormonal evalution should be done.
At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Anne wrote:
>
>I'm 22 and have been treated for Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism for 6 years
>now. On Armour thyroid, my energy levels have improved, but I still
>have very long, heavy periods. A short period spans about 10 days,
>average being 13-15 days. The first 4 days are always so heavy that I
>avoid having to leave the house unless I absolutely have to. Taking
>BCPs has no affect on heaviness and only shortens my period by a couple
>days, although every Dr. I have seen seems to think that taking a BCP
>is the solution to all problems. My current concern is anovulation, and
>I would really like to know whether or not ovulation is taking place in
>order that I may address this with my endocrinologist and make any
>needed adjustments to my thyroid dosage. What is the procedure for
>identifying whether or not anovulation is occurring? Short of throwing a
>tantrum in his office (I've been tempted), how might I demand that these
>things be investigated?
>
>--
>Anne
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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