Hypothyroidism + PCOS = Weight Loss Woes

midget12

Hi everyone, I'm new to here. Let me tell you a little about my self, I was diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance about 6 years ago and recently got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I been have trouble losing weight. I tried everything, eating healthy and exercising, and it has just not worked. I was put on metformin since I got diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. I also sometimes take provera to get a period on the months that I don't get one. I have also been put on spirolactone because PCos was making me retain water, but stopped taking it because I hated hoe it made me feel and it was not helping me, so my ob/gyn said it was fine to get off of it. I started going to a weight control doctor about 2 yrs. ago because nothing was helping me lose weight and because my husband and I were trying to have a baby. I lost about 40 lbs. I got referred to a fertility specialist so that I could IVF, It was successful, I got pregnant with boy twins, but I lost them at 18 weeks (it will be a year on july 24 since I lost my angels) because of incompetent cervix. I recently started going to the weight control doctor again so that I could loss weight and get to my goal weight. I have lost about 10 lbs in 3 months, which is good, I guess, according to my doctor because of what i have. I want to attempt to get pregnant again.

I'm so sick and tired of pcos, insulin resistance, and hypothyroidism. I hate how they make me feel.

clynnrager

I have the same issues! It's very frustrating, and I would love to hear what worked for others. Sluggish off and on thyroid and PCOS is such a frustrating combination!

Clsauc

Ask your doctor if you'd be a candidate for Metformin. My Dr. recommended it for my pcos because hormone levels are connected to insulin levels. Just an idea!