Hashimotos Low Estrogen, Low Progesterone, High FSH

meebes

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Joined : Jul 2013

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Posted 7/30/2013 1:39 AM (GMT 0)

I have had Hashimoto's dx since 2000. Currently, my synthroid has been lowered low TSH, which is Hyperthyroid. Previously was maintained on .150 synthroid now down to .112. My estrogen and progesterone are both low. FSH is high. I am vitamin D deficient. Taking Vitamin D supplements. Hormone #'s reflect menopause. No period for 10 months. GYN said that the hyperthyroid could be causing menopause like #'s. I am 43 years old. I am unable to lose weight. Exercising and eating correctly. Stiff joints. Hot flashes have eased up as synthroid has been lowered. Tested for PCOS and negative. GYN won't give me HRT until TSH is under control. GYN recommended OTC Estroven but main ingredient is soy. Anyone else out there with similiar problem?

kim123

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Joined : Jul 2006

Posts : 1201

Posted 8/1/2013 2:30 AM (GMT 0)

I was diagnosed with Hashi's (hypo-) and low progesterone last summer and have been on bio-identical hormones since then. Seems to have helped my pre-menopausal issues (hot flashes, libido, etc). I would stay away from soy, but that is just me. I have read of those not being able to lose weight on Synthroid, but once on Armour Thyroid, seems to come right off. My doctor won't prescribe Armour for me b/c of Hashi's, but research and antidotes from others seem to indicate one might have better results on the Armour. I could not tolerate Synthroid. Have to go with generic.

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