Hypothyroidism and Prolactin Levels

Hypnotix

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Hi, I'm an active member on the forum and I have Hypothyroidism.

My thyroid doesn't function as quickly or efficiently as it should. Symptoms of this issue are : lack of motivation, low body temp, weak metabolism, high cholesterol, spikes in blood sugar, and more.

I'm currently taking 100mcg/day of Levothyroxine. (T4)
Unlike T3, T4 is not a quick acting drug, and will slowly bring the thyroid function to normal. In essence, the use of T3 gives the thyroid it's hormone synthetically and will become inactive after so long of using it. This will take recovery time or medicine to bring it back to almost 100%. This is similar to how Test works with the testicles.

T4 on the other hand, plays with the receptors and signals. It essentially helps relay messages to tell the thyroid to wake up and do it's job!

Just a general explanation to anyone interested, but I've recently had a drop in function again found in my pre-cycle bloodwork. And I'm beginning to have puffiness in the nipple area with even a very little fluid if it gets squeezed or twisted by anything.. mind you I'm not on any AAS, PH, or even Ancillaries atm. And have been off a two month run of raloxifene for over a month now.

Now, my doctor has raised my dosage, and I need to go pick it up still. But, of course this was alarming to me, and so I got into researching more about prolactin problems and guess what... Hypothyroidism is a cause for prolactin imbalances. Along with, T4 being documented as aneffective medication to get all the above in order.

So, in conclusion.. if you're Hypo, on medication for it, and all of a sudden you've got some puffiness, sensitive, and possibly leaking from the nipple; even through forceful touch, be aware that you need bloodwork done and have your dosage of T4 brought up.

Thanks for reading :)
 
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When I had my bloodwork done, my prolactin was not checked. This was two weeks ago. But, at that time my thyroid was underfunctioning, it took almost two weeks to get my bloods back.. and by the time I got them and called my doctor to agree to the increased dosage, I was just starting to experience, puffy nipples, and some mild suppression. I never have a problem actually getting and maintaining an erection, it's the mindset beforehand, not wanting the sex as much to begin with.. once I'm up it's not an issue. Also, it's not a consistent thing, cause I've dealt with this before ever having found out about being hypo.. one day I'll be ready to go all day, next day, might be a little less excited about sex, had the puffiness and sensitivity then also.
 
This inconsistency would be the reason behind me believing it's the thyroid in the first place. It's the only thing that's changed in the past 5 months.. and I just now started getting these symptoms again.

Also, I was in a pretty bad car wreck two weeks ago, and have been under quite a bit of stress everyday since. This is known to elevate prolactin as well, and so it could very well be a contributing factor.
 
This inconsistency would be the reason behind me believing it's the thyroid in the first place. It's the only thing that's changed in the past 5 months.. and I just now started getting these symptoms again.

Also, I was in a pretty bad car wreck two weeks ago, and have been under quite a bit of stress everyday since. This is known to elevate prolactin as well, and so it could very well be a contributing factor.

But if you don't have any labs, who knows if your prolactin is high. Sounds like you don't have any of the common sexual side effects associated with high prolactin. You need to get blood work to check TT, LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol and a thyroid panel. Cortisol would be a good one to check too.
 
As far as I know, my insurance covered every test I had done..

Free Test, Total Test, Lipid, CMP, CBC, E2 Sensitive, and Thyroid.

Why pay when I don't have to right?

During/After cycle, I will do PMDLabs because of time.. but I can wait a week or two for results before.
 
As far as I know, my insurance covered every test I had done..

Free Test, Total Test, Lipid, CMP, CBC, E2 Sensitive, and Thyroid.

Why pay when I don't have to right?

During/After cycle, I will do PMDLabs because of time.. but I can wait a week or two for results before.

That's fine. Just make sure your doc orders the proper labs. Review the order before you take it to the lab.
 
I am doing fine now, by the way. I've manually increased my T4 dose until I can get into the Pharmacy. Running 130-150 of the Levo fasted in the morning. Cleared up after two days.. wasn't bad, I made this thread to just increase awareness. I never knew high prolactin could be a side of hypothyroidism, was never mentioned by my doctor.

I guess I'm just assuming about my own personal levels, but what else causes sensitive, puffy, leaky nipples. Leaky being the big indicator I thought. Considering Prolactin is what increases 10-20 times normal range in a woman during pregnancy to produce breast milk.
 
I am doing fine now, by the way. I've manually increased my T4 dose until I can get into the Pharmacy. Running 130-150 of the Levo fasted in the morning. Cleared up after two days.. wasn't bad, I made this thread to just increase awareness. I never knew high prolactin could be a side of hypothyroidism, was never mentioned by my doctor.

I guess I'm just assuming about my own personal levels, but what else causes sensitive, puffy, leaky nipples. Leaky being the big indicator I thought. Considering Prolactin is what increases 10-20 times normal range in a woman during pregnancy to produce breast milk.

Estradiol and prolactin are the usual culprits. But you are playing a dangerous game by making big protocol changes without getting blood work.
 
I had bloodwork done! I said it took like two weeks to receive it. I have it, and my doctor said my Thyroid is undertreated again. Therefore my dosage is being increased. Not doing this on my own.. all those tests I mentioned I have right in front of me! So if you need any info I'd be happy to share. I don't have prolactin on here though.
 
Estradiol and prolactin are the usual culprits. But you are playing a dangerous game by making big protocol changes without getting blood work.

Did you happen to see my last posts? Also, not meaning to come off as an ass either.. I would never just take matters into my own hands based on speculation alone. T4 is being increased for a reason.. not by my own doing.

This thread was created to shed light on an overlooked symptom of Hypothyroidism. It's literally not mentioned alongside most symptom listings.

Thanks for your concern though, honestly.
 
My prolactin levels were 17.4, with the top range being 14. something....

That's not very good scale on my part but I have no clue what the measurements or the bottom of the panel was.

I do know that my sexual desire is kinda in the toilet, unless I have a girl that is literally warming me up. Threw talk, touch, or whatever. If the female doesn't initiate it first, I don't care a lick about sex. Also I have to use Cialis to even THINK about getting an erection. I can actually ejaculate (which takes forever) and it wont even get hard without Cialis. Thank god for that drug.

I will be talking to my Primary tomorrow about trying to use medication to bring it down a little.

High prolactin sucks.
 
My prolactin levels were 17.4, with the top range being 14. something....

That's not very good scale on my part but I have no clue what the measurements or the bottom of the panel was.

I do know that my sexual desire is kinda in the toilet, unless I have a girl that is literally warming me up. Threw talk, touch, or whatever. If the female doesn't initiate it first, I don't care a lick about sex. Also I have to use Cialis to even THINK about getting an erection. I can actually ejaculate (which takes forever) and it wont even get hard without Cialis. Thank god for that drug.

I will be talking to my Primary tomorrow about trying to use medication to bring it down a little.

High prolactin sucks.

Sounds like you might have Low T too.
 
So I've been Hypo for 20 + years. The best thing you can do is switch to the armor thyroid. You should be also supplementing iodine and supplementing with thyroid supporting supplements.

I'd say make sure your eating enough fiber too.
 
So I've been Hypo for 20 + years. The best thing you can do is switch to the armor thyroid. You should be also supplementing iodine and supplementing with thyroid supporting supplements.

I'd say make sure your eating enough fiber too.

I will surely bring the armor up with my doctor in 6 weeks when I return for bloodwork again.

If you would please, list supplements that aid as you're saying, and how much iodine (brand matter?).

Thanks a lot for this by the way.
 
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