Some women may have thyroid function health problems, and sometimes thyroid function tests may be conducted during menstruation, so there may be concerns about whether the results of such tests will be affected by menstruation. So, does menstruation affect the thyroid gland in women?
1. There is a certain intrinsic connection between women's menstrual cycle and thyroid function, and the correct understanding should be that thyroid function has a certain impact on women's menstrual cycle and reproductive function. Because the triiodothyronine secreted by the thyroid gland, as well as thyroid hormones, actively participate in the metabolism of various substances in the body and promote the development and maturation of the gonads, it has an important impact on maintaining normal reproductive function and normal menstruation in women.
2. Women with hypothyroidism may experience sexual development disorders during puberty, leading to delayed menarche. Women in the reproductive stage may experience insufficient menstrual flow, menstrual disorders, menstrual irregularities, and even thinning or amenorrhea.
3. When hypothyroidism is particularly severe, it can also lead to infertility. Even women with hypothyroidism after pregnancy are prone to miscarriage, fetal developmental abnormalities, and premature birth. Therefore, menstrual abnormalities may also be related to thyroid dysfunction, and it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis in a timely manner.
