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Heavy menstrual flow
I have thyroid already going with heavy menstrual flow for several days gained weight in couple of days feeling weak too what to do
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May be you are taking low dose of thyroid supplements,,, so increase dose
After testing for thyroid
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Hypothyroidism is a common cause of heavy menstrual bleed along with weight gain .
However, if u have supplemented the thyroxin correctly, the symptoms should go away
If still not, it's better to get yourself evaluated thoroughly.
Also weakness can be due to anemia because of blood loss. U have to supplement iron n vitamins as well in ur diet and medications.
Next Steps
maintain menstrual diary.
get ultrasound pelvis done, complete blood count, recent TSH values.
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it's always better to consult a Gynaecologist if due to heavy menstrual bleed ,you are having weakness. it simply suggests that active intervention is needed.
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Control weight. recheck TSH level. You should do USG to find out the cause of such bleeding/
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