Problems with HRT

[Sallie1]

I have been taking thyroxine for 24 years since my first child was born. My thyroid levels were always fine until I had a hysterectomy and started to take HRT. Since then my levels always read as too high although I feel well. I do not have a high blood pressure, show no symptoms of being hyper but doctors insist I reduce my dose. I have tried this in the past but feel rotten when I reduce. Has anybody else had an experience like this?

[ovended]

Your story is similar to mine in that my thyroid problems started after the birth of my first child and I've also had a hysterectomy. However it didn't seem to affect my thyroid as far as I know. I also take HRT (sander a gel). My levels have fine up recently and they haven't increased my dose my I generally feel well so not worrying about it.

[deniD]

Yes mine was reduced too after starting hrt for total hysterectomy I've been taking 50mcgs Levo for nearly 4 years!!!

[Stourie]

I would go back to your doctor and tell/ask him to put your thyroxine up to where it was before because you felt well then. He should not have insisted because it is supposed to be a two way discussion on how you feel and not just your blood tests. If he insists on that I would be considering another doctor.