“As stated before, hypothyroidism may cause premature or delayed puberty. The majority of normal and hypothyroid females begin their cycle at ages 12 or 13. However, a growing number of those with hypothyroidism start their cycle years earlier or begin their periods at age 15 or later. Premature or delayed puberty in males is also becoming more common.” YearsMayAgeCausesCommonNumbersGrowingBecomingPeriodsNormalFemaleMajorityMalesCyclesBecoming MorePrematurePubertyDelayedFertilityPmsThyroidHypothyroidism Author:Mark Starr
“Problems associated with the menstrual cycle are now commonplace. The majority of teenagers whom I have seen suffer problems such as PMS, severe cramping, and irregular or heavy cycles. Severe hypothyroidism may cause the menses to stop. Dr. Barnes noted his patients with menstrual problems usually suffered many other telltale symptoms of hypothyroidism. Mine do as well. A large majority of menstrual problems resolve after treatment with dessicated thyroid.” WellsMayProblemSufferingCausesMinesMajorityPatientHeavyTeenagerTreatmentCyclesResolveDrsSevereSymptomsCommonplaceFertilityPmsThyroidHypothyroidism Author:Mark Starr
