How does hypothyroidism bring menorrhagia?
Answers: Hypothyroidism and its link to gonadal hormones is not clearly embedded. To the extent understood , hypothyroidism slows down metabolic processes of the entire body including pituitary and gonadal hormones cause sharp drop of estrogen and progesterone levels. Endometrium become dysfunctional, resulting in increased expulsion of it .Coupled wth this anemia and controlled intake of calcium and fat soluble vitamins increases bleeding time and uterine flow. The lattice result is shortened menstrual cycle and increased flow.
The reverse happens within hyperthyroidism
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