Hasimotos and no ovaries

[Cherie762]

Hi all...I had my ovaries removed in Aug of 07   was diagnosed with hashimotos 8 years ago...since ovary removal I am thinking I see an increase in Hashi symptoms is there any connection...my dr all these years has been doing only standard thyroid blood test no free no ts3 or ts4  only the one that he says is standard,,well nest monthe I am demanding a full panel....Ive been on 100 mcg synthroid for 8 years it was raised once 5 years ago,,,Now my hair is comming out alot, skin is so very dry and Im fining myself depressed and gaining weight with out taking in the extra calories to do so.( I am eating like always) I have gained 8 lbs in a month....does anyone have an opinion is it the ovaries the thyroid or both...do you think my endocriologist is giving me substandard care?

[Cherie762]

thanks aussie..wasnt sure which was causing what..Im for sure making them do a full panel i want to know all my numbers next month...thank you !!

[redheadaussie]

I don't think it is an increase in Hashi symptoms after having your ovaries removed, more so it is an increase in Hashi symptoms full stop. Your ovaries being removed won't have caused the Hashi's to increase. You may be experiencing symptoms of menopause without them, and that can be very similar to Hashimoto's.
  It is quite likely you are experiencing hypo symptoms as you no longer have your ovaries. Many menopausal women have the symptoms you mention. It may well be that you need to up the dose of the thyroid medication as a way of counter-balancing not having ovaries.
  Best wishes!