First month on meds, weird cycle

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Registered: 03-26-2003
First month on meds, weird cycle
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Sat, 08-14-2004 - 4:29pm
So I've been diagnosed with hypo and on Synthroid (50mcg) for about 2 weeks now, and I've definitely noticed a vast improvement: no fatigue or nausea, reduced headaches. But I got my period and it is much heavier than normal. I'm also on BCP. Is that just my body adjusting, maybe?

I have a followup blood test and dr appt within the next 2 weeks.

Thanks!

-Karen

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Registered: 06-22-2004
Sat, 08-14-2004 - 11:11pm
Hi:

When I was first diagnosed & put on Levothroid, I noticed an improvement right away, too (although sadly for me it didn't last)... and I have had a heavier period, too. I do think it's to do with the hormones... I'm told it takes at least 6-8 weeks to really know how your Synthroid dose is working.

Dee.
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Registered: 11-09-2001
Sun, 08-15-2004 - 9:24pm
Hi Karen - it may take a cycle or two for that to get better. I just had my mediation increased and it affected my first period after that - about 4 weeks into the new meds. I'em glad you'r feeling better. Cathy :
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 08-15-2004 - 11:57pm
Thanks so much. I'll add this to the list of things to mention to my doctor. *sigh*