Is it possible to be on hormonal birth control with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves disease?

I am a 20 year old female who was diagnosed with Grave’s disease 4 years ago. My gynecologist told me I was not eligible for hormonal birth control because of my thyroid disease. I plan on asking my endocrinologist my next appointment. Could my endo overrule my gyno in this situation?

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1 Response to “Is it possible to be on hormonal birth control with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves disease?”


  1. 1 Lisa A

    You can take birth control pills. Just be prepared for them to affect your thyroid levels. You will need to have your medication adjusted. Get your thyroid tested a month after starting on the pill. Have your medication adjusted. Repeat every month until you are totally stable again.

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