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Why do thyroid attacks worsen close to my menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Thyroid attack: Please clarify what you mean by "thyroid attacks". In other words, what are your symptoms which get worse close to your periods?

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

No such thing: There is no such thing as a "thyroid attack'. What do you mean by this?

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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