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Thyroxine increase effecting periods?

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I upped my dose from 150/175 to 175 about 3-4 wks ago. My period was 5 days early last month and is now 6 days late this month. I'm panicking as I don't want to be pregnant. Is this possible..

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Hypothyroidism can affect periods until you get to an optimum dose of thyroid hormones.

I cannot reassure you re pregnancy.

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Anyone?!

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100% not pregnant

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