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Got 2 periods 2 weeks apart. Stopping birth control mid pack?

I got diagnosed with Hashimotos disease (underactive thyroid) almost 2 months ago. I’m currently on Synthroid for treatment. I decided to start birth control again so I got birth control through an online service. I started the pill a week ago and it made my thyroid symptoms come back so I stopped taking the pill after a week of taking it (mid pack). Once I stopped it, I took a hormone balancing vitamin so my hormones wouldn’t go crazy. Right after I took the vitamin, I got my period again. I just had my period 14 days ago. My cycles are usually 30-35+. I also am getting rashes and my whole body is itchy. I’m not sure what’s going on and I’m very worried. I only missed one pill before I got my period. It’s not even spotting, it’s a full period. I’ve taken these vitamins before and was fine so I’m guessing it’s the pill but I’m not sure. Can someone help a girl out? Thanks!
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So this is tricky. Right now, because you are dealing with treating a thyroid issue, I would NOT go ahead and self medicate with birth control pills. You need doctor supervision. As the thyroid is so involved in our hormonal production and even our cycle, adding different hormones in as well though BC pills could upset the apple cart (as it sounds like you are finding out). This doesn't mean you will never be able to take birth control pills.  I will tell you though, I had a thyroid issue and a hormone imbalance.  I have not taken birth control pills since that time.  I also got melasma (facial discoloring) from the hormone imbalance when on BC pills and it went away when I discontinued them. I just found other ways to prevent pregnancy. You may able to find a suitable solution with your doctor. But with your thyroid issues, you are now a more complex patient that needs professional guidance related to any hormones you take.  Would agree it's the pill.  Or hormonal shifting.  
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