Patient's question:
My friend recently said she has some menstrual irregularities. She recently noticed that her neck has lumps and thinks it might be related to the thyroid causing her menstrual irregularities. Doctor, is there a relationship between menstrual irregularities and the thyroid?Doctor's answer:
Abnormal thyroid function may lead to menstrual disorders, but the causes of menstrual disorders are not solely due to abnormal thyroid function. Therefore, to identify the underlying cause of menstrual disorders, it is necessary to first conduct a thorough examination of thyroid function, in addition to coordinating with gynecological examinations. Even if the patient currently has abnormal thyroid function, a comprehensive gynecological examination should still be performed to prevent masking the condition.