My thyoid issue

2026-05-27 04:11:32
I have been taking thyoid medicine from past 8 years but discontinued 2 times in last 3 years and my TSH level rose to 5.5 and then 12 but after taking 50 mg  medicine for 4 to 5 years regularly my TSH level become normal now I have again made mistake to skip it by last week and my TSH level today is 8.33 ( t3- 1.13 &  t4 7.94). Please guide me to tackle with this issue also last month my period flow was quite low but period date was almost same from last one year.
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If you are diagnosed with thyroid issue,u need to take medicines for life long ...checking you thyroid profile once in 6 months... Pls connect

Answered2026-05-27 14:12:23

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice

Answered2026-05-27 06:11:53

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1. Take thyroid medications regularly and get your thyroid profile done every 6 months. 2. You will have to take thyroxine lifelong ...so don't skip it .....but the dose can vary depending on your blood reports. 3.this condition can very well affect your periods.
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take your medicine without fail. if u want to know more you can connect.

Answered2026-05-27 06:10:59

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Dont discontinue ur medications.take it regularly.and also consult with endocrinologist regarding dose adjustments.

Answered2026-05-27 06:09:42

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You need to restart and repeat TSH after 1month

Answered2026-05-28 07:28:04

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You need to take  Thyroid  medicine  daily  without  missing, otherwise  your Thyroid  levels  won't be  normal. Take  regularly.

Answered2026-05-27 09:35:41

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Thyroid medication has to be lifelong Dose has to be adjusted such that TSH levels are maintained less than 5 if you are not planning pregnancy Hypothyroidism is an important reason for less flow during periods

Answered2026-05-27 08:32:10

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Start tablet again

Answered2026-05-27 07:38:43

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take tablets regularly

Answered2026-05-27 06:23:58

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