Marit

Which thryoid meds are used in PCOS? I have depression and anxiety, and have heard that thyroid meds can help with this....would it be T3 or T4 that would be used? ARgh I'm confused.
Marit:o

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-29 year old female, dx 2005, symptoms ~10 years
-High testosterone, cortisol, aldosterone, androstenedione, free androgen index, no apparent insulin resistance however
-Metformin and Seasonale keep hormones under control
-Main symptoms: weight gain, high androgens, no periods unless on OC
-fortunate to have very good bp, blood sugar, cholesterol, etc., no hirsutism.

hopeless

T4 is converted to T3 (which is the active hormone)....so theoretically you could use either, provided that your body is properly making the conversion.

I take just T3, some people take just T4, others take a combination. So..it's just a matter of what works for you.

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-diagnosed October 2002
-Meds: Alesse, metformin, Cytomel, Wellbutrin
-light therapy with a goLITE for seasonal depression
-yoga & meditation almost daily, because it makes me feel good