Thyroid disorders and how they interact with perimenopause & menopause

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4 жыл бұрын

Thyroid disorders can affect women's quality of life. In this video I break down hypothyroid and hyperthyroid. I also discuss how this can impact perimenopause and menopause.
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@laurafromsephora 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you. I have Hoshimotos and get so frustrated having to constantly change my dose of synthroid. And I need to get my levels checked again but have been avoiding the lab during COVID. This may have given me the push I needed.

@heatherhirschMD 4 жыл бұрын

Agree! Its definitely a fine balance. Stay healthy Laura

@onewomansjourney760 Жыл бұрын

I was like this for 4 years! Synthroid was so awful for me & kept me so sick! I switched to NDT thyroid meds & that's when I got my life back!

@thereIsaidit123 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. I have visited many endocrinologist and none have explained this

@chamogul 3 жыл бұрын

Omggggg Doctor! You are the frickin' BEST!!! I wished so bad that you were in DC. Thank you for the best breakdown I have EVER heard. I love the passion in your voice too. THANK YOU!!

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much for that lovely review! Happy to see you when traveling is a thing again!

@norfolkandgoodgish9828 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. My TSH was 3 in December 2019. I’ve been on 75mcg Levothyroxine for 20 years. I started feeling bad in February 2020 and was tested again and my TSH had shot to 9. Dose increased to 100mcg. I was tested again in May as I was showing peri menopausal symptoms and my TSH had dropped to 0.54. They didn’t change my dose but acknowledged I was definitely in peri menopause. This month (July 2020) I have been suffering with very bad lightheaded feeling and very painful acid reflux. My U.K. doctors have been terrible during lockdown and not been helpful at all. They haven’t even put on my record about the reflux. I’m treating myself with omaprozole. They tested my blood again this week and it’s 3.75 but they won’t do anything for another 10 weeks and then test again!!! I just want to feel 80% well. The lightheaded ness and tight chest/acid throat are the worst. I can cope with hot flushes and mood swings but the weird head/throat/chest are unbearable. Thanks again. Sara in the UK 🇬🇧

@andreapappas939 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, it’s unfortunate that most endocrinologists don’t mention or explained that.

@ritagonzalez8869 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very very much you explained it excellent your amazing..Thank God I found your channel. 💫👍

@chocolate4135 Жыл бұрын

My thyroid was fine until I started actual menopause, these hot flashes are making my thyroid glands swell up

@RebeccaMoulton 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. I have hashimotos, fibromyalgia and am perimenopause. My estrogen drop monthly flares my fibromyalgia and I hadn’t considered to tweak my T3. Thank you!

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Glad this resonated with you and was helpful.

@kerryf9796 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! I have Grave's disease and had a hysterectomy plus oophorectomy 2 years ago which threw me into menopause right away. At my last Endocrinologist appointment, my bloodwork came back a little hypothyroid. My Endocrinologist adjusted my medication a hair. Now I'm thinking I'm going HYPERthyroid again. For the past week my hot flashes have been more intense and coming more often and I also have the racing heart. It's very difficult to figure out if it's Grave's or menopause!

@BlossomLivingWithPOI 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. This was informative, as I have Premature Menopause and hyperthyroidism ( Greave's Disease). My hyper is switching from Hyper to Hypo.

@onewomansjourney760 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@Trissa1865 2 ай бұрын

This is very good to hear especially being recently tested for first off palpitations in heart and 44 pound weight loss w/o trying,no appetite, hot fever symptoms ,not able to sleep. My bloodwork showed that my TSH levels were low below 0.387 and my thyrotropin receptor ab 8.82. T3,T4 levels average. I am 53 menopausal, but recently had and now having a menstrual cycle. I advised the doctor that I was taking way more dosage of vitamin D3, then prescribed without knowing the severity. Dr retesting in 3weeks. No meds administered.

@azucarweber2456 3 жыл бұрын

The best explanation by far,,, 🥰🥰

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!!

@bren4681 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Heather, very, very helpful. Thank you so very much for taking the time to sharing such important information to ensure we live a healthy and plentiful life. #Thyroid #Menopause #WomensHealth

@heatherhirschMD 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sending this comment and giving me the motivation to continue to make more videos! these always put love in my heart :)

@tnt8106 Жыл бұрын

I am having the same issues! My tsh shot up to 17 this month. I can't seem to get on the right dose so it shoots way up and then i get over medicated and shoots way down. I don't know which symptoms are worse! I am so tired of battling this and just want to feel normal.

@jazzminejackson9181 2 жыл бұрын

Weight loss is real struggle with both conditions

@Hizsturyndamakn_ Жыл бұрын

Wow !! I’m now age 37 and was just diagnosed with Graves’ disease. I was 33 diagnosed with early menopause, I haven’t had a menstrual cycle since. These last few years I’ve been riddled with confusion not understanding why.

@sambailie4773 Жыл бұрын

Educated me better than any person ever x

@wertschaetzungs.booster 3 жыл бұрын

Wauw, need to watch this again with pen and paper for all the info. I let the doc test my thyroid because I didn't loos a gram of Wright (also don't really gain). Everything was ok except for the part in the brain wich is overproducing. So now I have to let radiology check it out. I am 46 and already 1,5 year have sweaty nights and even far more longer very low to no libido, always tired also a long time. So frustrating, I'm curious what comes out of it. Tnx for your informative video.

@Debbie-ht1xx 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this cleared my mind a little but is there a way to tell the difference between perimenapose & hypothyroidism if your not yet being treated for any of them x

@rachelmcfarland4069 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 43 and in surgical menopause since 42 and now I suddenly have a swollen neck in the shape like the thyroid and trouble swallowing the past few days and I have a sore throat because a pice of bacon got stuck in my throat yesterday. I’m on 2mg of estradiol twice a day and I’m very anxious and can’t sleep. They you so much for this information

@marieholmes6480 2 жыл бұрын

Am glad I made contact with dr iyaremoses on KZfaq channel his natural herbs supplement works perfectly with no side effects #driyaremoses channel..

@mariloynortiz4112 3 жыл бұрын

Lovettt ❤️ Thanks Doctor 👩🏻‍⚕️ 🤗,, I’m 39, from Rhode Island ( neighbors) 😊 with Hypothyroidism and is been a roller coaster 🎢, after I have a baby 3 years ago. lots of menopause symptoms 😣, Now I understand way. The Gyn and endocrinologist didn’t explain all of that 😔

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful to hear! Glad that you found it helpful!

@angelataylor4728 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks, my TSH is 5.5, I have hypothyroidism, maybe hashimotos? I need an antibody test, but as yet I’ve not been able to get these done at my GP surgery. I have a referral to see an endocrinologist in a few months for clarity in whether I’m needing my levothyroxine increased. I had surgical removal of a very large fibroid ten years ago and removal of both ovaries as they had cysts on them. I’m now 53. Im on oestrogen patches. I’m doing the Keto diet and am hoping this may help any autoimmunity like with gluten. I’ve stopped eating all grains. Also I’ve read that the liver converts T4 to T3 and not the thyroid. So what is the thyroid for? Is it to get the signals from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland? Also the adrenals can be involved? I’m trying to heal myself with a good diet. It’s all rather confusing for me really and was hoping that you may be able to advise? I’m so tired all the time and my metabolism is so slow.

@heatherhirschMD 4 жыл бұрын

HI Angela. I thank you for all that information - that will surly help your doctor. keep a journal of your symptoms! While not giving direct medical advice, it seems that if you are tired, I would consider increase the synthroid dose and possible the estrogen dose. I am just about to post a video on surgical menopause! Good luck - you are certainly doing great work with your diet.

@umzionline Жыл бұрын

I have had a thyroidectomy, on thyroxine. Going through peri menopause, severe inflammation causing eye irritation, severe tingling in hands which go freezing cold. Please help

@georginarandolphgirl66 Жыл бұрын

10 years ago I had a full hysterectomy and I spiraled down very bad and still struggling and a few months ago I found out that I am borderline hypothyroid so I had another blood this past Monday but don't have results yet. If I am still borderline would thyroid medication help with my energy and mood.

@sandyjohnson1558 3 жыл бұрын

I've been very tired sluggish brain fog and can't concentrate on doing tasks. I'm 55 an in menopause since I was about 47 what can I do to boost some energy and have Focus I'm taking all kinds of vitamins now

@michaelknight2721 2 жыл бұрын

I have been told I have hyperthyroidism am menopausal and have osteopenia I am having feelings of dizziness, blurry vision palpitations and feel anxious.Is there anything that can be done to help me.

@ofeliamanlutac4535 2 жыл бұрын

I have a backache always I had my operation last 2018 about thyrodectomy can you please tell me help what to do or bec of covid can you please tell me what medicine should I take .Thank you for your responce God bless you🥰

@isabelweideman1371 2 жыл бұрын

Ovarian failular .diagnosed at age 23(infertile) .thyroid canser(folicular carsinoma) 3years ago..now uterine fibroids..would you surgest a hysterectomy? Please help

@meredithgraham29 3 жыл бұрын

Do you do zoom dr appointments?

@Fatimabartistry 3 жыл бұрын

This is very informative video, I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure , but my doc never checked my Tsh then. But my recent doctor is checking my TSH and it’s 3.2. She is keeping on levothyroid medication. Do you think my doctor miss diagnosed my symptoms?

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are doing the best thing in staying proactive about your health! A lot of this is rarely taught in training which is unfortunate.

@drsm5649 2 жыл бұрын

What is the test to see if one has an autoimmune thyroid condition of Hashimotos?

@aprilandrada2766 3 жыл бұрын

I have hyperthyroid and graves - my endocrinologist says my levels are getting better but I still feel off and have symptoms of peri menopause .is this something I discuss with my GP or GYN? It’s frustrating because I don’t have either of my doctors looking at the co relationship of the thyroid and peri menopause symptoms- I truly feel I am not being helped correctly and is extremely frustrating

@Sweetest_of_Seven 2 жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same way! I’m on the look out for a MD in Functional Medicine so I can have more than 15-30 minutes with a doctor and my body will be looked at as a whole instead of each system individually.

@SVETLANA_NICOLE 3 жыл бұрын

Hypothyroidism can cause trouble breathing? And sweating?

@johnnalattea4606 2 жыл бұрын

Are these the same if I have had a thyroidectomy.

@latinaalma1947 Жыл бұрын

Oh joy, on top of everything else that falres up npw I have to worry about low bine density hip ans spinal fractures. My mother had a hip fracture at my age and I have been having hip pain..and neck pain...I had a dislocated hip when pregant and at 40 had to have C4 disc fusion with a piece of that same hip. I told them to take the bone donation from my other hip they ignored me and took it from the injured hip. Recently I developed pernicious enemia and am on meds for that. I take 100mg of Levothyrozine. It doesnt help I am 75 and recently lost my mate of 41 years.❤

@Chan-yj4rw 2 жыл бұрын

I had my ovaries removed therefore take 100mg Utrogestan per day and apply two 100mg Estradot patches twice a week. I now have been started on Leverthyroxine 100mg. Please could you tell me if my HRT should be reduced? Did i need progesterone because was hypothyroid? BTW i am fit and skinny - i don’t eat sugar or carbs.. Thanks so much!!!

@marieholmes6480 2 жыл бұрын

Am glad I made contact with dr iyaremoses on KZfaq channel his natural herbs supplement works perfectly with no side effects #driyaremoses channel..

@hlb0111 11 ай бұрын

So what do I do next? The Functional Medicine docs don't understand how to dose hormones, and I don't know how much my women's hormone doc understands Hashimoto's. Where does this leave me? What do I do?

@sheshi3967 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the supplement Dim

@heatherhirschMD 4 жыл бұрын

Great question. I am going to do some further research into it. I have had patients ask before about this. Thank for asking!

@notorioustia Жыл бұрын

What if you are going through peri menopause and you don’t even have a thyroid?

@sinceresong9907 Жыл бұрын

Thank your lucky stars

@katmac5386 5 ай бұрын

👏👏👏♥️

@lynnejones6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much Heather, I am on 125mg Levothyroxine and aged 49. I am keeping a close eye on my perimenopause & Thyroid. Can you recommend some good vitamins? Im in the UK.

@Amanda-vl5ud 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lynne, i also take 125 mg levothyroxine for hypothyroidism (no Hashimoto) about 20 years now. I am 43 years old and in perimenopause. I learned a couple of years ago that selenium is important for thyroid and good fats help with hormone balancing. I have some very uncomfortable premenopausal symptoms the past year and my GP just wants me to take the oral anticonceptiepil. I don't want to take more synthetic hormones and i believe there has to be a way to balance hormones in a more natural way. A friend of mine (who has no problems with thyroid btw) started using progesteron creme from Dr Lee with good results. She had her progesteron tested and it was extremely low. I know progesteron and thyroid have a connection too. I don't have the money to test my progesteron levels but it decided i rather try first this natural progestron creme before having to start with the synthetic hormones/oral anticonceptiepil. I have been using the creme a week now. Not long enough to say it is helping my perimenopausal symptoms or thyroid

@SG-xb7de Жыл бұрын

@@Amanda-vl5ud Do you know any natural ways to increase fertility and cure hypothyroidism?

@kellyjones4300 3 жыл бұрын

Can hypothyroidism cause post menopausal bleeding? PLEASE respond, I'm desperate. My T3 is .4 and my Dr says thats normal but I have ALL the symptoms and am just miserable! Thank you so much!

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

Its hard to say because I cannot diagnose! However, all postmenopausal bleeding should be checked up with an ultrasound and possible uterine biopsy.

@yubable Жыл бұрын

I was saf to find out that you only check TSH for your thyroid patients. You need to at least also check free t3

@cassiebergquist6229 3 жыл бұрын

What if your doctor is unhelpful and just does the bare minimum? I’ve changed Kaiser docs several times and cannot find one that will help optimize my health or meds during menopause while hypothyroid:(

@Amanda-vl5ud 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. They just don't know. I take 125mg Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism and experience annoying perimenopausal symptoms. I started using natural progesteron creme from dr lee a week ago. My GP just prescribed me anticonceptionpil without even really talking with me or listening to me. I decided i try this natural creme first. Hopefully in a month or so i will start to see if it works for me and hopefully it doesn't mess with my thyroid

@Fatimabartistry 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think treating hypothyroidism and other auto immune disease can’t help get my periods back. I am diagnosed with POI

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

It is certainly possible, (but also very hard to say) .. if there has not been damage to all of the eggs (oocytes)

@Fatimabartistry 3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherhirschMD but as per doc I have no eggs.

@milimat8988 8 ай бұрын

Age 50, graves disease and premenopause systems are the same. Cant tolerate any HRT.

@onewomansjourney760 Жыл бұрын

Should never go just by TSH which is a pituitary hormone & not a thyroid hormone. TSH, T4, T3, TPO, Thyroglobulin should all be checked. Most people cannot convert T4 to T3. So we need additional T3. This is why Levothyroxine/Synthroid does not work for many patients & patients continue with symptoms. Optimal TSH should be no higher than 2.0. I function better on less.

@tracylee4442 Жыл бұрын

Hey, the wor

@sylviadegiovanni86 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? Would love for you to be my doctor..

@heatherhirschMD 3 жыл бұрын

I work in Boston Massachusetts!

@sylviadegiovanni86 3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherhirschMD wish you were in NJ, my male doctor Never really explains much about test results like you do

@TrudyContos-gq1bw Жыл бұрын

Women get breast cancer women get hashimoto's or hypothyroidism what do they say the ratio is it's the same exact ratio as breast cancer so women with breast cancer I can bet you any amount of money they all have thyroid disease but does the primary physician Everett test for thyroid for half these women no they don't. I'm really curious to see about the men that get breast cancer very small percentage but are they the percentage that actually have hashimoto's or hypothyroidism

@lashondahursey6116 2 жыл бұрын

Why is hypo always talked about more than hyper? Smh

@heatherhirschMD 2 жыл бұрын

Probably because it is more common, but agree it could be annoying to those with hyPER-thyroid

@Amanda-vl5ud 2 жыл бұрын

True, but because it is more common. I have hypothyroidism but not hashimoto. 90% hypothyroidism is Hashimoto and most videos when talking about hypothyroidism talk about hashimoto. I know how annoying that is 🙂