Hypothyroidism and PCOS! PLEASE HELP

no_regrets_91 · May 24th, 2011, 17:21 PM

I went to the doctor today for an ultrasound and bloodwork. she suspected pcos because i don't ovulate and because of excess hair.

The ultrasound confermed several cysts and the blood work was all normal glucose, testosterone, ect. the only thing abnormal was my thyroid levels were high so they think I have hypothyroidism.

I go back in a week so they can recheck my thyroid levels.

can hypothyroidism mimic pcos?
does it sound like I have both?
Is there anything I can do to get my levels down before next week?

I am so worried been ttc for 2 years why does this crap keep happening to me i just want to break down into tears.

PLEASE HELP!!!

4boys1girl · May 27th, 2011, 09:40 AM

Not sure about the PCOS...but I have been TTC for 11 months now. I also just had the US and blood work which came back normal...EXCEPT for hypothyroidism. So, I started on low dose of synthroid. However, my ob/gym didn't think that was the ONLY reason I mght not be conceiving, so I am going to go for a hysterosalpingram. sorry if I wasn't much help, but your info sounded similar to mine.
kat

MariaF · May 27th, 2011, 10:32 AM

Properly functioning Thyroid is KEY to TTC success. I don't know the exact linkage of hypothyrodism and PCOS but both certainly cause problems with periods and ovulation.

So if you can get that Thyroid under control, that may be your answer!

Kiki09 · May 27th, 2011, 11:09 AM

I have both and at first it is scary but once you get the thyroid under control and they help you ovulate there is no reason why you can't get pregnant

wantanerd · May 27th, 2011, 22:26 PM

I have both PCOS and hypothyriodism although was diagnosed with PCOS first ten years ago and hypothyroid in April. There is a link between the two from the research I have done. No one in my family but me has PCOS but three of my aunt's have thyroid issues and so does my grandmother.

Once you are on the meds, everything should even out.

jennievictora · May 28th, 2011, 04:16 AM

I have both as well only thing i got told was as soon as preg need dose upping

Lily7 · May 28th, 2011, 15:12 PM

I have both aswell

ineedaseed · May 28th, 2011, 15:29 PM

i have both too! i am on thyroxine, was prescribed metformin for the pcos but stopped taking it as made me have an upset tummy. once they have sorted out your levels you should see your results improve. good luck! x

sweeteepie87 · May 28th, 2011, 21:15 PM

That's what my Doctor suspected too - I had to retest my thyroid a month later, for her to confirm the high reading - but the retest ended up being within normal ranges. So she said that's high, but not constantly so, so no thyroid meds for me.

I have PCOS as well though, so things are wonky anyways. Fortunately, I have an iron stomach, so I've been on metformin for about 6 weeks with very few "symptom days".

riohound · May 29th, 2011, 08:52 AM

i have both pcos and hypothyroidism and had trouble concieving my first baby,it took just over 2 years. I have since gone on to have 2 further children without even trying so hang on in there,there is light at the end ofthe tunnelx

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no_regrets_91 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 542	Hypothyroidism and PCOS! PLEASE HELP I went to the doctor today for an ultrasound and bloodwork. she suspected pcos because i don't ovulate and because of excess hair. The ultrasound confermed several cysts and the blood work was all normal glucose, testosterone, ect. the only thing abnormal was my thyroid levels were high so they think I have hypothyroidism. I go back in a week so they can recheck my thyroid levels. can hypothyroidism mimic pcos? does it sound like I have both? Is there anything I can do to get my levels down before next week? I am so worried been ttc for 2 years why does this crap keep happening to me i just want to break down into tears. PLEASE HELP!!!

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sweeteepie87 Trying to conceive (TTC) New BnB member Join Date: May 2011 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2	re: Thyroid? That's what my Doctor suspected too - I had to retest my thyroid a month later, for her to confirm the high reading - but the retest ended up being within normal ranges. So she said that's high, but not constantly so, so no thyroid meds for me. I have PCOS as well though, so things are wonky anyways. Fortunately, I have an iron stomach, so I've been on metformin for about 6 weeks with very few "symptom days".

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4boys1girl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 750	Not sure about the PCOS...but I have been TTC for 11 months now. I also just had the US and blood work which came back normal...EXCEPT for hypothyroidism. So, I started on low dose of synthroid. However, my ob/gym didn't think that was the ONLY reason I mght not be conceiving, so I am going to go for a hysterosalpingram. sorry if I wasn't much help, but your info sounded similar to mine. kat

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MariaF Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 5,059	Properly functioning Thyroid is KEY to TTC success. I don't know the exact linkage of hypothyrodism and PCOS but both certainly cause problems with periods and ovulation. So if you can get that Thyroid under control, that may be your answer!

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Kiki09 Other BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,212	I have both and at first it is scary but once you get the thyroid under control and they help you ovulate there is no reason why you can't get pregnant

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wantanerd Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Montgomery Posts: 1,415	I have both PCOS and hypothyriodism although was diagnosed with PCOS first ten years ago and hypothyroid in April. There is a link between the two from the research I have done. No one in my family but me has PCOS but three of my aunt's have thyroid issues and so does my grandmother. Once you are on the meds, everything should even out.

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jennievictora Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,173	I have both as well only thing i got told was as soon as preg need dose upping

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Lily7 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,988	I have both aswell

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ineedaseed Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: middlesex, UK Posts: 21,946	i have both too! i am on thyroxine, was prescribed metformin for the pcos but stopped taking it as made me have an upset tummy. once they have sorted out your levels you should see your results improve. good luck! x

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riohound Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: staffordshire Posts: 361	i have both pcos and hypothyroidism and had trouble concieving my first baby,it took just over 2 years. I have since gone on to have 2 further children without even trying so hang on in there,there is light at the end ofthe tunnelx

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