Synthroid cause of low libido?

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Synthroid cause of low libido?
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 10:37pm

Hi everyone! I'm new to this particular board, but not new to hypothyroidism. I had a thyroidectomy 4 yrs ago and have been on Synthroid ever since. The entire left side of my thyroid was removed and part of the right side. Anyway, can synthroid be cause the of my low sex-drive?

Regina

Regina

Mommy to 3 angel babies

 

 

 

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Registered: 06-22-2004
Wed, 02-16-2005 - 11:17pm

Hi:

Hypothyroid can be the cause of low libido... what are your levels these days? Do you have other hypo symptoms still?

Dee.

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Thu, 02-17-2005 - 7:32am
Thanks Dee! I'm not sure what my levels are these days. I miscarried a baby in January, and I probably need to go see my endo real soon to get a check up. The only other symptoms I have are the dry skin and hair growth in certain areas. The Synthroid helped tremendously with all the other stuff.

Regina

Mommy to 3 angel babies

 

 

 

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Registered: 06-22-2004
Thu, 02-17-2005 - 2:52pm


Hi,

Yeah, it's good to get the levels checked when you're still having any symptoms. I'm sorry for your loss...
I had a miscarriage before I was diagnosed, and at the time it happened my TSH was 3.8 so my doctor didn't think I had a thyroid problem... a year or so later my TSH was up to 7, so I got the diagnosis then, but I know that I had the hypo the whole time.

Good luck & let us know what happens.
Dee.

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Registered: 11-09-2001
Thu, 02-17-2005 - 4:11pm
Hi Regina - I just want to second what Dee said. I hope you can get a new blood test soon to see if you need your medication adjusted!! Cathy :)