Thyroid treatment and bcp

BRbangle · 04-12-2008, 09:44 AM

Hi! I've got a quick question: Can birth control pills affect thyroid treatment? I was finally considered "euthyroid" on 88mcg Synthroid, and then I started taking Yaz a month ago. Now, I am feeling a bit HYPERthyroid. Can this be? Thank you!

Utefangirl · 04-12-2008, 10:02 AM

I was just looking at WebMD's little blurb about synthroid and it does say to notify your doctor if you are taking estrogen-containing birth control pills along with synthroid. it doesn't say what the interaction could cause but it might be worth talking to your doctor about!

mommavia · 04-13-2008, 01:02 AM

Birth control pills can somtimes interfere with the absorption of Synthroid and being on BCP may cause you to have a higher dose of Synthroid. Can take take them together, but make sure that you ALWAYS take your Synthroid the same way everyday.

When I started taking Yaz, I had about a week of feeling hyperthyroid. It was weird, but I got a lot of cleaning done around the house! I chalk the rush up to another hormone in my body and my body freaking out

Cynthia

BRbangle · 04-15-2008, 04:01 PM

Cynthia, did you end up having to increase your dosage after the initial hormonal "rush"?

mommavia · 04-16-2008, 12:24 AM

No, but I was on BCP (a different brand) when I started Synthroid years ago. I have only had adjustments in my meds when my blood work is off. As long as your endo knows you are on BCP, s/he will keep tabs on your dose.

Cynthia