After being pronounced borderline PCOS/IR a year ago, I've just now been diagnosed subclinical hypo. In both cases I'm *slightly* above normal ranges for insulin and TSH, but otherwise healthy in all respects (thin, no cysts, no other hormonal imbalances). I've never had regular periods, and the ones I do are annov about half the time. This is what got me blood tests in the first place.
I am on 1750 mg of Met, and have been on various increasing dosages for the past year. My periods never became regular. I have just been put on 50mcg Synthroid.
We are hoping to TTC once my TSH levels are normal. My insulin levels are normal now.
Now begin the questions!
1. Have any of you had the experience where Synthroid restores menstruation, but not Metformin? I assume I'll need Clomid but perhaps my periods might return on their own?
2. How long might it take for my 5.7 TSH level to drop down to below 2 (advised TTC level) on 50mcg Synthroid?
3. Anyone ever had success with the Metformin/Synthroid/Clomid combo?
1. Synthroid caused me to have more frequent periods, but still didn't make them regular. Untreated hypo will cause missed periods and I'd go for months w/out one. I immediately noticed more frequent periods after starting the synthroid
2. It only took me about 8 weeks to drop from 6.57 to 1.75 on 50mcg, but it depends on how well your body responds to the Synthroid. I think you'll be below 2 in a month or two...though, it could take 6 months. Also, it's going to greatly depend upon your taking the meds on an empty stomach with water only and then not eating anything for an hour afterward.
3. I can't answer, but I'm sure there are cysters out there who have had success; they may be on the mommy board.
Best wishes!
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1) Synthroid helped me restore my periods - and begin ovulation. although I can't tie it specifically to that (and neither can my dr), my gut feeling is that it was the treatment for hypo that helped me - not the Actos.
2) Depending on if the dosage is right for you (they always start small), it could be, as PP said, 2-6 months.
3) For me, it was Actos/Synthroid combo. I had trouble tolerating Met. We were discussing Clomid at the time I got pg. I suppose in a way, I'm a success story on that
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Hi ladies,
sorry to barge in on this thread, but I am a newbie and so confused right now. I have been dealing with PCOS for many years, but have just been diagnosed today with hypothyroid and elevated prolactin levels. My doctor prescribed eltroxin (sp?) and dostinex for both conditions, respectively.
My questions: are these two conditions related? And also since I am ttc, are there any natural therapies that would not interfere with the meds? He said it would not help to prescribe clomid, but I will probably start injections next month.
Its really difficult because I just moved to a new country about 2 months ago, and am trying to adjust to so many things at once. Thanks for any help or advice.
Hi ladies,
sorry to barge in on this thread, but I am a newbie and so confused right now. I have been dealing with PCOS for many years, but have just been diagnosed today with hypothyroid and elevated prolactin levels. My doctor prescribed eltroxin (sp?) and dostinex for both conditions, respectively.
My questions: are these two conditions related? And also since I am ttc, are there any natural therapies that would not interfere with the meds? He said it would not help to prescribe clomid, but I will probably start injections next month.
Its really difficult because I just moved to a new country about 2 months ago, and am trying to adjust to so many things at once. Thanks for any help or advice.
You really need to have your pituitary gland looked at. High TSH and prolactin levels *can* be caused by a problem with the pituitary gland. They are also somewhat common in women with PCOS. Also, you want to get your TSH level down to 1.0 (or at least under 2.0) before you TTC.
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Hypothyroid 5/06,
PCOS 9/07, Septated Uterus
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Thank you so much Lynn! I will definitely ask my doctor at my next appointment to take a look at that. What kind of effects would it have? I have never even heard of a pituitary problem; I am still reeling with trying to figure out everything I need to do about my thyroid, since I thought I only had PCOS (as if thats not enough lol). I am going to wait until I am done with the course of medicine to lower prolactin levels to have my levels checked again. I will have also been on thyroid med for about a month by then too. Hopefully it will be at least a little better by then.
some questions from a newbie 
