If you suffer from PCOS and feel exhausted all the time, you may also have auto-immune thyroiditis.
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Some 40% of women with PCOS also have auto-immune thyroiditis and are six and a half times more likely to have auto-immune thyroid damage than women without PCOS, according to a study in the European Journal of Endocrinology.
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The increased risk may be linked to low progesterone levels, leading to over-stimulation of the immune system. It may also explain the increased risk of inflammation and other examples of auto-immune disease in women with PCOS.
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Thyroid hormones are important to almost every major function in your body. They impact your cardiovascular system, metabolism, fertility and energy levels.
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Make sure your doctor does a complete thyroid test along with your PCOS tests. Be sure he or she tests your thyroid antibodies as well as your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels.
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Also ensure your doctor is using the new TSH standards. Many women have been told they don’t have a thyroid problem when in fact they DO under the new guidelines.
Next Steps
- Take the PCOS Quiz!  Get your score and assess your hormone health risks.
- Join our Facebook Sisterhood Group Pose your questions to this group of like-minded women. Get the answers to your questions and the support you need.
- Checkout the Hormone Reset. Guided Practices to eliminate anxiety, lose weight and boost energy.
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