premenapause mistaken for thyroid disease???

Question

i posted the last question. my periods are only 3 days long instead of 5 and they are light 2 days and hardly nothing the 3rd day, and instead of being 30 days apart, they are anywhere from 21 days to 35 days apart and this has been going on for 2 years now.....just to let HenryO know, any more help here??

Answer 1

Google thyroid disorders in women- it's very common. Hormones decrease with age and you get an imbalance. You'd need a blood test to confirm.

The following are symptoms for hypothyroidism:
* Fatigue
* Frequent, heavy menstrual periods
* Forgetfulness
* Weight gain
* Dry, coarse skin and hair
* Hoarse voice
* Intolerance to cold

The following are symptoms for hyperthyroidism:
* Irritability/nervousness
* Muscle weakness/tremors
* Infrequent, scant menstrual periods
* Weight loss
* Sleep disturbances
* Enlarged thyroid gland
* Vision problems or eye irritation
* Heat sensitivity