**hypothyroidism and menopause in women ** There are many similarities between the symptoms of **hypothyroidism** and the symptoms of menopause, to the extent that it is difficult to distinguish between the two phenomena.... Menopause is the absence of monthly periods for a woman for the past year.... Menopause is the result of a natural decline in female hormones.... A woman usually experiences menopause between the ages of 50 and 4.. It is a type of thyroid disorder in which the thyroid gland is unable to produce the hormones needed by the body. It is not... In the following, we will discuss the symptoms of hypothyroidism and menopause in women... - Heat stroke - Night sweats - Frequency of urination - Irregularity in menstruation and changes in sexual desire - Vaginal dryness - Difficulty sleeping - Depression and moodiness - Forgetfulness - Weight change (weight gain) ### **Symptoms of hypothyroidism** - Cold intolerance - Dry skin - Constipation - Irregularity in menstruation and changes in sexual desire - Depression - Forgetfulness - Sudden change in weight It should be noted that the age of menopause in women is between 45 and 55 years, while thyroid disorders can occur at any age. Also, some symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as hot flashes, heat intolerance, palpitations and insomnia are very similar to menopause symptoms. A blood test is the best way to diagnose hypothyroidism or menopause. A person who experiences any of the above symptoms should see a doctor for a final diagnosis. The doctor can definitively determine that the patient has symptoms of menopause or hypothyroidism by performing diagnostic tests. Also, the specialist doctor asks the patient questions about the time of onset, severity and duration of the symptoms. As a result, to diagnose hypothyroidism and menopause, the following items are checked in the blood test. #### **Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level:** FSH hormone is secreted from the pituitary gland, this hormone is responsible for the growth and maturation of the egg.... With age, the amount of this hormone in the body increases.... An increase of more than 30 international units per milliliter in the blood can indicate menopause.... #### **Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH):** Often, checking the TSH level is the first test that doctors do to evaluate the function of the thyroid gland... When the thyroid gland is not working properly, the pituitary gland produces the hormone TSH to stimulate the thyroid gland to secrete enough hormones... As a result, an increase in the TSH level is a symptom of hypothyroidism** and T4 T levels.. These are the two main hormones of the thyroid gland.... Often in hypothyroidism, the level of T3 hormones and T4 doesn't change much, but doctors do this test to diagnose other thyroid problems.... #### **Thyroid Antibody Test:** The thyroid gland contains cells that are made of protein. Sometimes the body's defense system produces antibodies to destroy these proteins. When the thyroid gland encounters this problem, it may cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. If these antibodies are present in a person with hypothyroidism, the doctor between Hashimoto The relationship between menopause and hypothyroidism is a complex relationship in which many factors play a role... the symptoms of each of these two conditions can be quite similar and sometimes interfere with each other, which affects the severity of the symptoms... gives... (that's why the prevalence of hypothyroidism is higher in women than in men). are: - **Osteoporosis:** One of the most common side effects of menopause is osteoporosis or a decrease in bone density... Research shows that hypothyroidism can also decrease bone density. increase under the supervision of a specialist doctor.. Yes, hypothyroidism can be related to early menopause.. The thyroid plays an important role in regulating the body's hormones, and hormonal imbalance may cause a decrease in hormonal function. ovaries and leads to menstrual problems, decreased estrogen production and eventually premature menopause. Some of the complications of hypothyroidism that can be associated with early menopause include: - **Irregularity of the menstrual cycle**: prolongation or shortening of menstruation and even cessation of menstruation - **reduction of ovarian function**: effect on ovulation and decrease in estrogen level - **Increased prolactin**: Hypothyroidism can cause an increase in the hormone prolactin, which has a negative effect on ovarian function... If you want to inquire about the services provided at the office of **Dr. Ahmad Fanai**, click on the link... You can also contact us for advice at **contact** .

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