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Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...

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Can PCOS Cause Hyperthyroid

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Does anyone know if PCOS can cause HYPERthyroid?? I am having symptoms including hair loss, etc. I had a thyroid test which was normal, but right at the bottom of the range. PCOS is such a monster!
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Hi, I don't think pcos causes hyperthyroidism, it is due to your body thinking your thyroid is a foreign body and attacking it. I have an underactive thyroid were my body doesn't produce enough thyroxine, so I find it even harder to loose weight. Thyroid problems tend to be heriditory.
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Hi,
My sister has PCOS and also has a hyperthyroid because of this she also has diabetes, But yet i have PCOS and have a underactive thyroid so maybe this can cause either one if these.
i think best answer will be to ask your DR
and yes PCOS IS A MONSTER!
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