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Do Periods Regularize with Levothyroxine?

Elena Rostova • • 7 min read
Do Periods Regularize with Levothyroxine?

Hypothyroidism Treatment Can Help Your Periods Too
“If hypothyroidism is the cause of menstrual irregularities, treatment with thyroid hormone replacement using levothyroxine [restores] normal thyroid levels, and in turn, the interactions between thyroid hormone and reproductive function will return,” says McConnell.

Does levothyroxine affect your menstrual cycle?

One drug people take to treat hypothyroidism is called levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid). It replaces the hormones normally made by your thyroid, and it can cause changes in your period.

Can I get pregnant with hypothyroidism and irregular periods?

Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) are known to prevent ovulation, the monthly process in which an egg is released to be fertilized. If no egg is released, you can't get pregnant, even if you're having regular menstrual periods.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.