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Can taking a higher dose of levothyroxine affect my period?
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Yes: Too high a dose may lighten your flow and decrease frequency.
Answered 8/12/2014
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It: Could the adjusting of this medication can put a stress on your body and can affect different hormones so your normal cycle may be affected for a little while. Things should go back to normal once the body regulates
Answered 8/12/2014
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