Fluctuations in thyroid hormones can cause many changes in the body of women. Having more or less thyroid hormone is not good for health. Because of this, periods are also affected. Along with this, changes in weight, hair loss, and stress, all also point towards the imbalance of thyroid hormones. For periods to be regular, it is necessary to have a balance of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland has a direct connection with the reproductive organ. That's why it has a direct effect on ovaries and hormones. Infertility can also be a problem due to the thyroid. Therefore, if periods are being affected due to thyroid levels, then they should not be ignored. Dietician Manpreet explains how the thyroid affects periods. Manpreet has done her Masters in Nutrition from Delhi University. She is a hormone and gut health coach.
How does the thyroid affect periods?
- The effect of increasing thyroid hormone TSH (TSH) is on prolactin hormone.
- Prolactin hormone affects the fertility health of women.
- It also affects the estrogen hormone.
- When TSH increases, the prolactin hormone increases and due to this the periods become irregular.
- When there is a change in the level of prolactin hormone due to thyroid hormone, there is a decrease in the release of hormones needed to regulate ovulation and the menstrual cycle.
- Because of this, periods are irregular.
- It can also happen that the blood flow is too fast or too slow.
Other effects of thyroid on women's health
- Infertility problems can also occur due to the thyroid.
- Overactive or underactive thyroid affects the fertility of women.
- Due to thyroid, women may also have the problem of early menopause i.e. stopping periods before time.
- Apart from this, the reason for pimples on the skin can also be the difference in thyroid level.
- Women are also more likely to have hypothyroidism after childbirth or during menopause.
- To cure thyroid, along with changes in diet and lifestyle, it is also necessary to stay away from stress.
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