Need some advice (Hormone labs, PCOS)?

star0720

What do you guys think?  Should I not worry or pursue further?  A few weeks ago I went and saw my OB/GYN and Endo. (I am hypothyroid).  Thyroid labs came back and revealed that my Synthroid needs to be lowered because I am over medicated and hyperthyroid.  They also ran my LH, FSH, Prolactin, Progesterone.  All were within the normal lab range.  The only thing that seemed off was my LH:FSH ratio it was 4:1.  I have read that a ratio of 1:1 is the most optimal and anything over that could signify PCOS. 

Both doctors feel that my labs are normal except the TSH (which they are adjusting the meds).  Maybe I am just being paranoid about the LH:FSH ratio, but I am on cycle day 52 (I am charting and using OPKs) with no ovulation in sight. My cycles have never been regular until I went on the pill, which I did just get off after being on for 7 years.  I know that having thyroid issues and just getting off BCP can cause wacky cycles, but the last thing I want is something else going on like PCOS and not catching it for a while.   Advice is appreciated!

 

XXXXX222

Thyroid can throw off a bunch of other hormones. ?Get that sorted about, then have everything re-drawn. ?Then re-evaluate. GL!

bonnin507

I also had a high LH:FSH ratio but was tested cd35, so that could be the culpret.  I just finished provera to induce my period & will be retesting cd3 to get a more accurate ratio.  If it is still high, then PCOS is likely for me.  I agree you should get your thyroid fixed & then retest.