Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Does anyone know if birth control pills has an effect on the thyroid and other things? HI again Tigger, I found this in the book Throid Balance. Many drugs interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone supplement from your intestine into your bloodstream, or with its action once in your system. They include..estrogen (in birth control pills of hormone replacement therapy) nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 I had read that progesterone cream can help with ovarian cysts. I do not use BC pills so do not really take note of their effects when I am reading information.....however, it seems that those nasty things ( synthetic hormones ) effect just about every system. Do some internet searches. Roxanna Roxanna V. Knight-Plouff, D.V.M. W Plouff North Star German Shepherd Dog Rescue Inc northstargsdr@... www.northstargsdr.org Birth Control Pills Does anyone know if birth control pills has an effect on the thyroid and other things? I've been taking them for ovarian cysts, and am seriously thinking of coming off them because of depression, thyroid, weight gain, fibro and chronic fatigue. I don't know for sure if they effect the body in that way or not. I'm afraid if I do come off them that I will have more problems with my cysts again. I feel like I'm in the " damned it I do, damned if I don't " phase again. Hugs, Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Yes, and estrogen can throw off thyroid labs, which will in turn cause your doctor to undermedicate you. It's a viscious cycle isn't it? P.S. I believe those on birth control pills or HRT need more thyroid meds. > > Does anyone know if birth control pills has an effect on the thyroid and > other things? > > > > HI again Tigger, > > I found this in the book Throid Balance. Many drugs interfere with the > absorption of thyroid hormone supplement from your intestine into your > bloodstream, or with its action once in your system. They include..estrogen > (in birth control pills of hormone replacement therapy) > > > > nne > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 In a message dated 7/5/2004 8:53:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, jigscam@... writes: > I worry about going back to a diffcult life of severe cramps if I > stop. I'm not sure what is worse. > My cramps and menstrual problems disappeared when I got on my optimal dose of Armour - took about 2 or 3 cycles for them to get back to very normal - minimal cramping...maybe 8 hrs. or less and a Tylenol took care of it. Also decreased flow. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Suggested Use: Pro-Gest® is best used according to your menstrual status. The following are general recommendations that should be confirmed or modified in concert with your health care provider. Women in their reproductive years: Pro-Gest® is best used during the second half of your menstrual cycle, for the two weeks prior to menstruation. Days 1 (first day of bleeding) -13: do not use Pro-Gest®. Days 14 - 21: use ¼ teaspoon twice a day. Days 22-28: use ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Pro-Gest® twice a day. The suggested use is based on a 28-day cycle. If your cycle is shorter or longer you may need to adjust the timing of use, earlier or later than day 14, to fit with ovulation. If your period begins early, STOP using the Pro-Gest® while you are bleeding. Count the first day of bleeding as day one, and begin the cycle again. Women who are perimenopausal (still menstruating, with cycle changes): Days 1 (first day of bleeding) - 7: do not use Pro-Gest® Days 8-21: use ¼ teaspoon of Pro-Gest® twice a day. Days 22-28: use ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Pro-Gest® twice a day. If your period begins early, STOP using the Pro-Gest® while you are bleeding. Count the first day of bleeding as day one, and begin the cycle again. If your period is late, use the cream for up to 3 weeks (day 28 of your cycle), then take a week off. If your period has not started by the end of the week off, resume use of the cream as described above for days 8-28 or until your period starts. STOP the cream when your period begins. Count the first day of bleeding as day one of your cycle, and begin the cycle over again. Women who are menopausal or post-menopausal (no longer menstruating): Choose a calendar day (e.g. first day of the month) as day one. Days 1-7: do not use Pro-Gest®. Days 8-30 (or 31): use 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon of Pro-Gest® twice a day. If needed, you may use up to ½ teaspoon of Pro-Gest® twice a day according to the same schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hi, Sammie, First of all, it's great to meet you and have you join us! So sorry about your dilemma! Concerning your PMS and cramps, I'd like to suggest you looking into natural progesterone. I have more info on it if you'd like me to send it to you. But here's a link and that mention it MIGHT help with the cramps. http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/crampsmenstrual/a/cramps.htm I know it's listed to help with PMS. I sure hope you find the answers you need to reach better health. If you'd like me to send you more info, let me know. I do have info on joining a list like this one on natural HRT that shows you how to get some natural Progesterone cream (Endau) for a discounted price. I wish you the best! in VA. Hello All, I'm new to this group. I recently tried taking Armour, but had some pretty bad side effects. I was diagnosed with Grave's disease about 9 months ago, yet I had all the symptoms of low thyroid, with the exception of Grave's eye disease. Unfortunately for me, Armour made my eyes worse. I think it may be due to the fact that I'm allergic to diary, pork and lamb. Instead of just taking meds for my overactive thyroid, I've been taking Tapazole in addition to Cytomel and Synthroid. I'm hoping this will help my eye disease and increase my metabolism, which has always been a problem. I hate the idea of being on Synthyroid but don't really know what other natural options I have with my food allergies. Due to severe PMS and cramps, I've been on the birth control pill for several years. I'm just starting to hear how estrogen can complicate thyroid disease and am wondering if I'm doing myself a disservice by continuing taking the pill. However, I worry about going back to a diffcult life of severe cramps if I stop. I'm not sure what is worse. I have been taking my bc pill at night around the same time as my Tapazole and then taking the Synthroid and Cytomel in the am upon waking. Based on the last post, I'm guessing this is a bad idea!! Over the course of the last few months since I changed from just taking the Tapazole alone, to adding they Synthroid and Cytomel, my rising am body temp has decreased. My instinct is to go off the pill, but the idea of it scares me a bit. The other idea is to increase my Synthroid and/or Cytomel as well, but I'm not sure if I can get my doctor to agree to this. I have a pretty dense Endo doctor who has no opinion on the pill and it's interactions so I've been relying on sites like this for info and advice. I'd love to hear others take on this. Sorry for the ramble, as I said I'm knew to the group, so I felt the need to join in the venting........ Sammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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