About 5 years ago After many complaints of weight gain and telling Dr'.s something was wrong ( I just didn't know what) and being treated for so many things and finding out it was all a waste of time and money spent on perscriptions, I was diagnosed with PCOS. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrom. If you don't know what it is,I suggest you look it up if your a woman. It is becoming more and more common in women. Especially with women in the child bearring age.
The symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) begin with irregular periods. Usually periods become heavier and abnormal. They may also become more spread out, instead of being every 28-30 days. Beyond irregular periods, PCOS symptoms include depression, mood swings, hair loss, weight gain and acne. These symptoms are the result of higher than normal levels of androgen hormones in the body. Untreated, these symptoms can cause infertility issues.
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I had every single one of these symptoms. My Gynocologist finally suggested I go see a infertility specialist after trying to concieve for 1 1/2 years AFTER having my son Shane. Many test were ran an what do you know? That was the answer. PCOS is not curable but it can be controlled. with the right diet and birth control. Well, With PCOS the "right" diet still may not work for weight loss. That's where my weight-loss surgery idea came into play. My Dr. told me in order to concieve I would have to lose weight to get on fertility drugs. The chances of multiple births were high and at the weight I was, it was beyond Dangerous to my health to gain anymore. So my plan was surgery, Lose weight, and try for pregnancy again. throughout that year my plan changed. I realized having another child was a blessing but I worked so hard to lose weight, why did I want to "get fat" again. So I put the idea of pregnancy to the way-side. I believe now if it were meant to happen it will. But in the meantime I'm just suppose to focus on my weight loss goal. Since I fought hard to lose weight this whole year( even with a few cheats and bad choices) and all I did was gain, I realized once again "something was wrong," but I just didn't know what. That was until today.....I just found out, I'm Hypothroid! and Yes, I am excited about this news. After all, I thought there were some deeper problems going on. After breaking down to Joanna the other day in tears, because I was afraid I would gain all 98 pounds back. I'm not one to cry infront of people, so that will tell you how emmotional I was. But getting the results today really put some things into perspective, and now I know what to do to fix it (hopefully) so once again, especially for you women out there researching Hypothyroisism and PCOS can be very helpful. The symptoms are almost exactly the same. and studies just recently found that PCOS and hypothyroidisim go hand in hand. I find this wonderful news because I can hopefully treat this "issue" and end 2013 at the goal I want to be, a happier me, and satisfied with my life. I attached below some information about hypothyroidism. Hopefully it will help at least one person out.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are similar to those of PCOS. Hypothyroidism in women usually results in irregular and heavy periods, depression, mood swings, weight gain and hair loss. In addition, hypothyroidism causes exhaustion, joint pain and muscle weakness. Hypothyroidism left unchecked can get out of control, causing a host of other diseases
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Hypothyroidism and PCOS
- When women go to the doctor complaining of unexplainable weight gain, abnormal periods and hair loss, the doctor will generally test for both PCOS and hypothyroidism. These are the two most common diseases with these symptoms that affect women of child-bearing age. A simple blood test can show which hormone levels are too high. Abnormal levels of the thyroid hormones (TSH, T3 and T4) indicate a thyroid problem while abnormal androgen levels indicate PCOS. Doctors are now discovering that hypothyroidism and PCOS go hand in hand and are researching the possibility that hypothyroidism can cause PCOS.
Hypothyrodism Complications for PCOS Sufferers
- A woman who has both PCOS and hypothyroidism will deal with all the frustrations of infertility while also dealing with the aches and pains of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can cause additional fertility
issues as well. Women with untreated hypothyroidism are more likely to have preterm labor, still births or even miscarriages. This means that someone with PCOS and hypothyroidism who does get pregnant has a lower chance of delivering a healthy, full-term baby.
Treating Hypothyroidism with PCOS
- Since many doctors now believe that PCOS is made worse and possibly caused by thyroid disorders, keeping the thyroid in check is the best treatment. An endocrinologist can help a woman get her hormone levels back to normal through hormone supplements that are safe to use even while pregnant. Once her thyroid issues are in check, the woman can re-evaluate her PCOS symptoms and infertility issues and make educated decisions on fertility treatments and hormone therapy for PCOS symptoms.
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