Anybody on BC and thyroid meds.?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Anybody on BC and thyroid meds.?
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Mon, 06-18-2007 - 1:51pm

Right around the same time that I was diagnosed with hypo, my ob/gyn put me on the pill, Yaz. Since my moods were horrible, we thought that it was just a bout of PMDD. But I later found out with a blood test (TSH) that yes indeed, I had hypo. The doctor started me on 50 mcg of Levothyroxine.

So this month's period was HORRIBLE. It was extremely heavy and I had cramps from hell and I've never felt so down in the dumps and tired. I went to the doctor on Friday since I've almost been on the Levo for 8 weeks and had my TSH and t4 tested. I'm waiting on those results.

I don't HAVE to be on the pill either. DH has had a vasectomy. My doctor and I just thought that it would help my moods, but lately I've been spacey and all over the place. I just don't feel like myself.

I did put a call in to my OB/GYN to see if she suggests getting off of the Yaz. I know that it works well for some, but doesn't for others.

I just don't know what to do. But I do know that I want to feel like myself again!

I was just wondering if someone had to stop taking the pill because it affected their moods tremendously OR if anyone had thyroid issues and felt better after stopping the pill?

Thanks for input!

Kim

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Mon, 06-18-2007 - 6:37pm

Hi Kim, welcome!


      Jill