PCOS, LC and border-line HIGH thyroid

Lucky4 · 10-08-2004, 07:23 AM

Hi, I need some advice. I probably, 99% have PCOS (one Dr. already suspected it and multiple ovarian cysts showed up on the sonogram.) I'm doing okay with LC--weight loss is slow but on-going. Problem is that every Dr. I've gone to has told me I'm border-line HIGH on the thyroid--and they're always suprised that I even have a weight problem. Now, I have found a good Dr. that specializes in PCOS but before I go, I need some kind of education on exactly what I should expect. I do have top thinning hair, facial hair, BAD PMS, and as I said, border-line high thyroid. I also have a low libido but LC seems to help with that as I lose. I also, every other cycle, take natural progestrone cream--which usually helps. I want to stay away from synthetic hormones but I also need to know if this Dr. is going to give me something that will stop my weight loss-which is the first and foremost goal in my life right now. Any advice?
Lucky4

Tazcat · 10-09-2004, 12:42 AM

just wanted to mention to you that there are several threads on PCOS and thyroid issues on the health board if you haven't been there yet

Atkins_Nutritionist · 10-11-2004, 08:14 AM

There is an issue to consider here: treatment vs prevention. Medications would help with treating the condition although there is potential that it may interfere with your weight loss. However, losing weight may not only treat and improve the effects of PCOS, but will also improve your overall health, and prevent further conditions from developing. Doctor knows best, but you want to find one that supports your desire and drive to lose weight. Many are trained to choose treatment first, but you may want to investigate an endocrinologist in your area that is more prevention focused. Good luck!

10-16-2004, 11:04 PM

It would be very unusual to have an over active thyroid and PCOS in combination (altho not impossible)...you need to clarify what is "high". A high TSH means you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) . If they mean your thyroid activity is high, then that is hyperthyroidism...maybe check the numbers?

Da Rosa · 10-23-2004, 05:07 AM

I just wanted to tell you Im on the exact same boat... just a litle worse of.

Im also hypothyroid (TSH 2,5, but low FT3 3,1, hashimotos Im thinking)and 99% sure I have PCOS (b/c I havent had my TOM in a year, some other hormones range are way off and doc also found multiple ovarian cysts on the sonogram) and I have gained... ALOT... of weight.

Im not béing treated for any of these things yet and I have to get some more tests and my first apointment with a endo, so Ill gt back to you later with a bit more of the insides

10-08-2004, 07:23 AM	#1
Lucky4 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All over the place Posts: 1,784 Gallery: Lucky4 Stats: Size 20-22/16 /8-10 Right under 5'8" WOE: Trying SouthBeach Start Date: May 2008 (LCer for a long time)	PCOS, LC and border-line HIGH thyroid Hi, I need some advice. I probably, 99% have PCOS (one Dr. already suspected it and multiple ovarian cysts showed up on the sonogram.) I'm doing okay with LC--weight loss is slow but on-going. Problem is that every Dr. I've gone to has told me I'm border-line HIGH on the thyroid--and they're always suprised that I even have a weight problem. Now, I have found a good Dr. that specializes in PCOS but before I go, I need some kind of education on exactly what I should expect. I do have top thinning hair, facial hair, BAD PMS, and as I said, border-line high thyroid. I also have a low libido but LC seems to help with that as I lose. I also, every other cycle, take natural progestrone cream--which usually helps. I want to stay away from synthetic hormones but I also need to know if this Dr. is going to give me something that will stop my weight loss-which is the first and foremost goal in my life right now. Any advice? Lucky4

10-16-2004, 11:04 PM	#4
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	clarification? It would be very unusual to have an over active thyroid and PCOS in combination (altho not impossible)...you need to clarify what is "high". A high TSH means you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) . If they mean your thyroid activity is high, then that is hyperthyroidism...maybe check the numbers?

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10-09-2004, 12:42 AM	#2
Tazcat Carby Cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: amidst the cat hair >^..^< Posts: 32,364 Gallery: Tazcat WOE: Catkins	just wanted to mention to you that there are several threads on PCOS and thyroid issues on the health board if you haven't been there yet

10-11-2004, 08:14 AM	#3
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	There is an issue to consider here: treatment vs prevention. Medications would help with treating the condition although there is potential that it may interfere with your weight loss. However, losing weight may not only treat and improve the effects of PCOS, but will also improve your overall health, and prevent further conditions from developing. Doctor knows best, but you want to find one that supports your desire and drive to lose weight. Many are trained to choose treatment first, but you may want to investigate an endocrinologist in your area that is more prevention focused. Good luck!

10-23-2004, 05:07 AM	#5
Da Rosa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 14 Gallery: Da Rosa Stats: 148/167.5/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2004	I just wanted to tell you Im on the exact same boat... just a litle worse of. Im also hypothyroid (TSH 2,5, but low FT3 3,1, hashimotos Im thinking)and 99% sure I have PCOS (b/c I havent had my TOM in a year, some other hormones range are way off and doc also found multiple ovarian cysts on the sonogram) and I have gained... ALOT... of weight. Im not béing treated for any of these things yet and I have to get some more tests and my first apointment with a endo, so Ill gt back to you later with a bit more of the insides