The word shanty is not used much in Ireland. It seems to be a word used mainly by americans. Shanty Irish was used to describe the poorest of the.
Pregnancy and pituitary function. Pregnancy can also cause hypothyroidism by depressing pituitary function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and operates as a control tower for the bodyâs hormones. As a result the pituitary fails to signal the thyroid to release enough TSH to stimulate thyroid activity.
Hi fallen_angel. Thyroid disorder can cause irregular periods. Medications and stress can also be the cause. It's best to rule out pregnancy if your not totally sure and then keep a diary (I use little marks on my business diary to record my days) and call your doctor. Last edited by flourishing; 07-17-2006 at 06:36 AM.