Catherine Perz wrote:
>
> Three years ago I had a thyroid adenoma removed, along with about 1/3 of my
> thyroid.  Hypothyroidism accompanied the onset of the adenoma, and since
> that time I've been on Levoxyl.  Haven't had any problems since.
>
> But the discussion of cystic acne and chin hairs for women has made me
> wonder whether there might be any connection between thyroid dysfunction and
> polycystic ovaries, which my doctor also diagnosed at about the same time.
> Once I got treatment for PCO, the acne was gone and the hair problem wasn't
> as bad.  (Overweight, acne, and hair on chin & abdomen are classic PCO
> symptoms.)  Anyone have any information about a possible connection between
> PCO and thyroid problems, or have a similar experience?
>
> Cat P.
 
Hi Cat:
 
Ovarian cysts and poly cystic ovary disease are not uncommonly seen
diseases in people with thyroid problems.
 
--Mary
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