Mary,
I am one year younger than you, and have other endocrine deficiencies.
Interestingly, as I approach menopause I am told an adjustment in my
other hormones will probably be necessary.  It struck me in reading your
post that decreasing female hormone levels could be a culprit.  For my
other replacements, it is suggested that I up my dose by 1/3 if estrogen
falls.  Vice versa, if estrogen is replaced fully, I need 1/3 less of my
other replacements.  (Adrenal insufficiency--therefore I replace
cortisol and mineralocorticoid.)  I'm not sure if the thyroid hormone
works the same way, but apparently less estrogen could indicate a need
for upping it.

Holly




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