Athlete with Low LH?!

[CWOHIO]

Hello,

I am a 26 year old female. I have not had a cycle in +2 years. I am very active, low body fat, intense exercise program and strict diet. Due to recent weight gain, fatigue, cold intolence my OBGYN diagnosed PCOS and Hypothyroid.

I decided to get a second opinion. He tested my LH levels, which were very low. He wants to do an MRI now. I am very nervous and I was wondering if anyone can offer any insight or advice? Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms? Why do I need to get an MRI?!

My TSH is currently went from 2.0 to 3.5 on 50 mcg of snythroid (5th week of meds). In 2008 my LH was 0.5 however I am not sure of the levels from my most recent test.

Thank you.

[estrelinha]

Autoimmune disease of your thyroid.

[CWOHIO]

Thanks for the feedback. What do abnormal levels of T4 and T3 and thyroid antibodies mean?

[estrelinha]

Low levels of LH and FSH are seen in secondary ovarian failure and indicate a problem with the pituitary or hypothalamus, that's why your  doctor wants a MRI. Your TSH should be target between 0.5 -2.5 when medicated (levothyroxine), perhaps you need to increase your medication. But I think you should also test for free T4 and free T3 and thyroid antibodies .