PCOS and hypothyroidism

leandermes · 03-16-2008, 06:18 PM

Hi,

I would just like to hear the experience of others who have been diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2004, and had a physical last week that showed my TSH level was at 12.5. I am just starting levoxyl treatment and want to know what I should expect.

-Also does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with the facial hair?

Thanks!

kitkat278 · 03-17-2008, 12:30 AM

Well I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 14 (am 20 now). It is still undertreated imo. I have this huge goiter - feel tired, depressed, and stoof, but yup docs think since I have "normal" labs then I am fine. So its important to find a good doc that will listen to you not a piece of paper.

But PCOS is new to me I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago.

With you starting to take levoxyl you should start feeling better if you felt bad because of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. You might have to change dosages to get it right just for you.

I shave my facial hair. I am taking yaz and I heard that helps. I hope so anyways.