luvlife

So im really pretty new to PCOS and im just trying to get things figured out. I know, mostly by reading here, about the connection/link of Hypothyroid and POCS. I’m just wondering if there are any cases of an inactive or under active thyroid. Does that even relate to PCOS? So, if anyone has some words of wisdom it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks...have a happy Friday!

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nobimbo

Hi Jackie and welcome to the board! I'm not sure what you mean by "inactive or underactive thyroid". That is what hypothyroid means, and you already know there is a connection between that and PCOS. Can you please explain what it is you want to know?

Linda

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dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
Started laser hair removal 7/29/03, completed 3/04 (it works!)
UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04

AudaciousFurball

I suffer from hypothyroidism which is, in effect an underactive thyroid. It's something a lot of women with PCOS suffer from. I take 50mg of Levotiroxin daily to manage it.
Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid.

Best wishes,

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DX: Hypothyroidism - May 05/ PCOS & IR Oct 05
Meds: 1x850mg Metformin + 1x75mg Levotiroxin + Diane 35


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luvlife

Thanks so much for all the help!

I didnt realize i was reading most of the HypO as HypER so i was getting totally confused.....when i slowed down my reading on the board...i realized my mistake! lol :0) So now i understand....and thanks for the help!

.....i think i was ahead of myself. All you cysters are so helpful i just thought ask you....but really i just need to slow downa and really read the things i was trying to understand!.....but thanks for being so helpful!!!

Happy Weekend!!!

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Sophist

Too bad there isn't a link to hyperthyroidism, hehe...

volksgirl71

Danielle, I have pcos for 12yrs,but have just recently stopped having my periods and started gaining alot of wt and am extremely tired all the time. I just went to my re's and they did some blood testing and found high trig and tsh 6.3., now they want me to go to another dr to see about the trig's and up my met to 2000mg. any info would help-Thanks Kim

TxAggie97

Don't rely solely on the TSH reading. Please make sure your doctor is checking everything on the thyroid panel. I had a TSH of 6.9 (my highest ever), but my T3s were about 1/8 of what they should be and my T4s were off and my Anitbodies were off the chart (i.e. Hashimoto's). There are different kinds of Tyroid medication out there an each one helps a different area better. If you are only having TSH issues - Synthorid is good. If you are having more T3 problems - Armour is better. Just have to do your research and be prepared when you talk to your doctor. The more you know, the better you can help them treat you. They may be the doctor, but you know your body better than they do. And what they think is a cureall for one person, may not be for the another. SO you need to be able to stand your ground and push for what will help you better.