Brith Control Pill and Weight Gain: A look at “Functional Hypothyroidsim”
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- The birth control pill (BCP) contains small amounts of estrogen (female dominant hormones).
- Estrogen can increase Thyroid Binding Globulin (taxi service for thyroid hormones). The more thyroid hormones are bound to these taxis the slower the person’s metabolism= weight gain.
- This can cause “Functional Hypothyroidism” meaning that your laboratory test may look OK but you will not.
- Excess estrogen from the BCP can build up in body tissue and “leak out” over time creating a hypothyroidism state even after quitting the BCP.
- Excess estrogens can be detoxified by increasing phase 1 and phase 2 liver detoxification. However, blood sugar issues (functional or pathological (i.e. diabetes)) must be stabilized first. Many young women today are functional hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) which can alter thyroid function.
- Those who refuse to quit the BCP, phase 1 and phase 2 liver detoxification must be supported
- Those who are on the BCP for other feminine problems and want to minimize long term side effects, the cause of those underlying problems (acne, irregular periods, etc.) must be identified first. From there a comprehensive plan can be developed to restore normal function. That means a healthier you and not someone who becomes dependent on medication.
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Dr. Brady Hurst
True Health Center for Functional Medicine + Chiropractic.
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ok , I had a total hysterectomy at age 28. I never took estrogen and I never really took BCP. I am now 46 and since the age of 39 i have been very tired. I was finally diagnosed with Hypothyroid disease after years of complaining about energy and aches and pains. so, i know my thyroid disease is not due to BCP or Estrogen. How can you help me? I feel bad all the time. and I now go for blood tests every 60 days with either the lowering of thyroid meds or increasing of the meds. I truly feel trapped in a life that seems lifeless. Can you Truly Help?
Wanda J Baugher
March 14, 2009
There are many other subtle dysfunctions that impact the thyroid’s function. It is of the utmost importance to identify those dysfunctions. Once we have that we can build a plan to help correct them.
I have had success in the past with cases like this so I will consider your case. Visit my website to download the “Comprehensive Intake Forms”. Complete and return (e-mail or e-fax). I will review them and get back to you.
Dr. Brady Hurst
http://www.TrueHealthDC.com
Dr. Brady Hurst
March 16, 2009