At 11:30 AM 8/13/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Has anyone seen studies on whether there is a connection between
>estrogen levels and thyroid levels? It would seem to make sense, since
>thyroid disease affects more women than men (not to disregard those men who
>have bona fide thyroid problems :-)
>
>My thyroid condition always seems better/worse at different times in
>my cycle.
>
>Any info will be appreciated.
>
>-- Kathy
>
Kathy,
That subject was just discussed recently on the menopause discussion list
and they say (YOU CAN'T PROVE IT BY ME BECAUSE I HAVE NO PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
WITH THIS) but if you have Estrogen dominence and the progesterone isn't
high enough then your thyroid is affected. I could probably have the group
leader retrieve that post for you (I DON'T KNOW HOW). Can't remember if the
thyroid becomes underactive or overactive. Although I think it becomes
underactive because weight gain is also an issue.
Janice