Thyroid Disease

Heavy and Light Periods

Thyroid disorder can affect a woman's cycle, just as much as can affect a woman's pregnancy. According to AllThyroid.org, hypothyroidism can cause heavy or prolonged menstruation while hyperthyroidism can cause lighter periods or no period at all.

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July 28, 2015

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July 28, 2015