Irregular Menstrual Cycle

[gabrielle]

I have HYPOthryroidism and when i was first diagnosed I was taking Levoxyl. It seemed to work really well and I did not have any side effects.

BUT NOW, my doctor put me on what i am guessing to be generic Levothyroxine. My menstrual cycle has been irregular 2 months in a row. It shows up nearly 1 week late with the absolute worst cramps i've ever had. Plus, i started spotting in between periods. I looked this medication up online and it did say irregular periods was a side effect, I just wanted to know if anyone else had this problem. My doctors are real pains to deal with and they always think they know what's best for me, i know they are going to tell me it's not my meds... but i think it is. Any suggestions or comments?!!?

[lucky2be117]

Hi all,

I am also detected for hypothyrodism, I am a 27 year old female, I am on levothyroxine for about 3 weeks, I see some spotting for the past 4 days, can any one tell me why this is happening? Is it because of levothyroxine, If so will this adjust by itself? I am planning for pregnency, please help me.... anyone!! I am completely scared!!

Thanks in advance,

lucky

[VioletBlue]

Irregular period seems to be a known side effect of the drug you're taking Open Original Shared Link

Also the thyroid plays a part in regulating hormone levels in the body. So the more stable the thyroid levels are the more predictable the menstrual cycle is likely to be.

violet