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[Sara30]

Hi new to community. I have so much going on at the moment – neck swelling, heavy periods, cysts on ovaries (ultrasound found string of cysts in one ovary - GP says polycystic ovary syndrome), headaches, tiredness, uncontrollable weight gain, hair on face, depression, hair loss, eyebrow loss, cold all the time. Advice appreciated thank you

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi Sara

Only just seen your post.

Have you ever have Thyroid Function blood tests?

I ask because you have the symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism ).

ALSO - Hypothyroidism can cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome .

Please ask your GP for an urgent referal to an Endocrinologist AND/OR ask him/her for the following blood tests URGENTLY :

Thyroid Antibodies -

TPO and Tg (Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin )

Free T3 and Free T4

T3 and T4

TSH

Also ask for tests to check nutrients levels of :

Vitamin D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

Calcium

It is very important that you insist on TPO and Tg tests ( you may not get both). Because Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroiditis is the cause of Hypothyroidism in most cases. But - with Hashimoto's - regular Thyroid function blood tests fluctuate. So Antibodies more reliable and therefore necessary tests.

Ask for a print out of all your blood tests results.

If Antibodies raised then you have Hashimoto's .

Hope your GP agrees to tests straight away and refers you to Endocrinologist.

You may also need to have tests to check your Adrenals. x🐥

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Mary-intussuception]

2nd reply

Have a look on the list of symptoms on Thyroid UK site.

Also Google the NICE guidelines for treatment of symptoms of Hypothyroidism.