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Menstrual cycle and other things?

Hi all, I am 42F, 5'6", 130 lbs. Im very active and I am mindful about what I eat. I dont drink.

Hashimoto's runs in the family and we had been monitoring my levels at the doctor. Well, this time, they were at TSh 12 and t4 0.76, my LDL was high and I have a history of high cortisol that is abe to be suppressed. Plus, my OCD/anxiety went haywire to the point of a nercous breakdown three years ago.

So, doctor prescribed levo.

I started taking 50mcg May 7, about four weeks ago. I take it at like 5 or 6 am and I dont have any coffee until 8am.

My period just came two weeks early, but I have been very regular and it's not suggested that I am in perimenopause yet. I also feel more morning dread l, probably because the levo is activating on top of the cortisol that I have more trouble flushing out.

Tl:dr: I know the thyroid is like the secretary of the entire body. Just wondering if anyone had wonky periods and increased morning anxiety when starting. Thanks!

Posted Jun 2, 2026, 1:14 PM UTC

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