Hypothyroid and PCOS

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  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    MFP has a "Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism" group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

    I have Hashi's, take 88mcg Synthroid, and lost really, really slowly. But I lost!
  • missigus
    missigus Posts: 207 Member
    Hi, I have hypothyroid, have since I was 17 and I'm now 44, but no PCOS thankfully. I've read some things that do say that those two issues can be inter-related as well as the infertility and hypothyroid. Really your whole body depends on it's endocrine system to be able to function properly. I would recommend a book called Stop the Thyroid Madness. It's kind of one of those books I wish I had known about a long time ago- Full of good info and explains how many things relate to one another within our body.

    As far as diet and exercise I stay away from gluten as much as possible, try to eat unprocessed as much as possible, lots of fruits and veggies, and proteins, fish, chicken and venison mainly. I cook and bake my own things a lot so I can monitor what goes into it, and usually make extras for dinner that I can eat again for lunch if possible. I think that lots of cardio is the way to go for us underactive thyroid folks, we really need the burn so I do more cardio than strength these days.

    If you'd like to friend me, your more than welcome, I always try to answer people's thyroid questions as best I can...
  • hezabella
    hezabella Posts: 8
    Hi Vanessa, i too suffer from PCOS. Myself and my partner tried for years for a baby. We have a 5 year old son now. At the time i fell pregnant, i had lost 3 stone before hand, so losing weight definatly helps to conceive. I have found from being a PCOS sufferer, your best bet is to follow a low gi eating plan, excersise lots, and cut down as much carbs as you can. Drink PLENTY of water too. I lost 3 stone within the space of 2 months, just by cutting out all the junk, fizzy drinks, eating healthier, cutting out snacks, and most carbs. You have a very pretty face Vanessa, and im sure you WILL acheive ur wishes of becoming a parent. All the best xxxx
  • hezabella
    hezabella Posts: 8
    Hi Jodie (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/user/jodilreagan/status ) i see your on Metformin, i am too, for the exact same reasons. Whats BC , if u dont mind me asking? xxx
  • loseitbig24
    loseitbig24 Posts: 3
    Hi, I too was diagnosed with pcos. I had trouble conceiving due to fact that I was eighty ponds overweight. I did a couple of cycles of clomid than a few rounds of injectable and thank god I conceived. Yay! anyway following the birth of my princess I decided that's it I am going to lose weight enough that no doctor should ever mention that I am overweight. And guess what- WHEN THERES A WILL THERES A WAY! I recently lost seventy five poubds and I conceived on my own. I took metformin dieted and went to the gym daily. I feel like a different person. Right now I weigh 155 and I am eight weeks after birth which is great. my goal weight is 140. I went back on metformin recently and I hope tp reach my goal soon
  • angelraguel
    angelraguel Posts: 142 Member
    I was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 years ago and had been trying to concieve for 4.5 years. i was refused fertility treatment 4 times over those 4 and a bit years cos of being overweight and i finally found out i was preggy a week before my treatment was due to begin a fter being refused for so many years. I was on metaformin for just over a year in the last 4.5 years and i swea\r thats what helped get me preggy on top of losing 4 stone. However when i first started trying over 4.5 years ago i was only 14 stones and couldnt concieve, this time i fell preggy a stone heavier! I genuinely think its more to do with diet than weight, however being overweight while preggy can have more compolications. I do believe there is hope for all PCOS sufferers when there diet has changed and some weight has been lost. at my heaviest i was 19 stone 4 ibs. I am now rising up in weigtht again and must relose it, however this time i am not looking for a baby so am finding the moti8vation hard atm to lose weight where as before i had a reason. You can do this!
  • alexandriax03
    alexandriax03 Posts: 289 Member
    Hey guys. (:
    My name is Vanessa. I'm 21 and married. I have hypothyroidism and PCOS.
    No matter what I do my weight steadily increases. My husband and I haven't been able to conceive because of my problems.

    Anyway, looking for some friends to help with motivation and such. (:

    What medication do you take for hypothyroidism?
    What about PCOS? Do you take Metformin?
  • alexandriax03
    alexandriax03 Posts: 289 Member
    Yup. I have both PCOS and hypothyroidism, and take levothyroxine for the thyroid (which has some crappy side effects for me), spironolactone, and metformin. The combination of levo & spiro brought on long-lost periods that metformin didn't for me. I also had TERRIBLE digestive problems from the metformin, until I started watching the carbs I was eating.

    My very favorite low-carb foods are cottage cheese and english muffins. Sourdough bread is fairly low in carbs, compared to white bread, as well. :) Feel free to friend me, but please leave a message with your request so I know you're not a crazy. ;) Even though crazy might be fun!

    Do you take the regular or extended release version of Metformin? The extended release version is easier on the stomach. I took the regular version for many months and had awful GI issues from it. I just switched a week ago to the extended release and I haven't had many problems.
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    I know for me I can't stand the synthetic thyroid hormone, I take NatureThroid or Armour. It is tough to find a Doctor in my area when you don't like the synthetic stuff (unless you have lots of cash), sad but true.
  • Annieshorty18
    Annieshorty18 Posts: 22 Member
    what is PCOS? I have hypothyroid and its the hardest thing for me to loose weight.
  • kekkalynne
    kekkalynne Posts: 10
    I'm so sorry I haven't been on guys. But I'm reading everything individually and I'm definitely going to try the low carb diet! It sounds like a good start for me! Feel free to add me and talk with me! I'm loving talking to everyone and getting new ideas and making friends to help me with this journey and I'd love to help you all as well if I can. (:
  • kekkalynne
    kekkalynne Posts: 10
    Hey guys. (:
    My name is Vanessa. I'm 21 and married. I have hypothyroidism and PCOS.
    No matter what I do my weight steadily increases. My husband and I haven't been able to conceive because of my problems.

    Anyway, looking for some friends to help with motivation and such. (:

    What medication do you take for hypothyroidism?
    What about PCOS? Do you take Metformin?


    I take Levothyroxine currently. Just got bumped to 125mcg and still trying to stabilize.
    I don't take anything for PCOS atm. I don't have insurance and am having trouble with doctors visits and such. :/
  • leaner426
    leaner426 Posts: 89 Member
    Low carb on the go - Subway salads! I have hypothroidism and celiac disease so I can't eat gluten. Subway salads are fresh, you build them as you want and they taste great with just a little oil and vinegar.

    Weight is lost in the kitchen, so be certain to track what you eat, get enough fiber and keep the fat/sugar lower and you'll lose weight.
  • MuseofSong
    MuseofSong Posts: 322 Member
    I have PCOS with insulin resistance and I was until I tested okay last year, borderline hypothyroid.

    The main issue for many with PCOS is insulin resistance. Do whatever you have to do, regarding your diet and exercise, to help your body with your insulin resistance. I don't think there's a superfood or an easy answer regarding insulin resistance, but it's the sticky wicket.

    Often we're stuck in a situation of:
    You can't lose weight because your body makes too much insulin and your cells resist it, so everything is stored as fat, particularly in the belly area. You become more insulin resistant because you're overweight, but insulin resistance increases your weight which raises your resistance and so on. It literally makes itself worse.

    You have to make that cycle stop if you have any hope of losing weight. If you're in an upwards cycle (out of control weight gain), reducing carbs to lower the trigger of your major insulin response is a good idea. But it doesn't have to be that way forever. You don't have to eat like atkins or cavemen or dance around linking your carbs forever. Once you lower the insulin overload, build up some lean body mass, and reduce some of your fat, your body will start responding to food a little more normally.

    Take your meds, see your doctor regularly, increase your activity (especially if you're sedentary), and don't be discouraged. I know I lose weight slowly and sometimes it goes in reverse, but I know it will balance out and the weight will continue to come off if I eat at a deficit. I opt for high fiber carbs, but for me, at least, there's really no magic food to include or exclude that makes me lose. I just have to eat less than I burn.

    Good luck. :)

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