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I am forty and hypothyroid. been taking thyroxine since last year with no real problems. i haven't had a period since feb 14 at all.

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Dr. Norman Solberg answered

Didn't ovulate.: Assuming a pregnancy test is negative, missing a period usually means that you didn't ovulate. Not ovulating becomes more common once a woman is past 40. Low thyroid can also cause it, but if your TSH is normal, it's likely due to your age, and perhaps stress.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I am forty and hypothyroid. been taking thyroxine since last year with no real problems. i haven't had a period since feb 14 at all.

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