Thanks for the soulcyster site, Vicki! It's great. I am only dealing with my PCOS issues in the background right now ... I am most interested in my thyroid problems now, as I am scheduled to have my thyroid removed in two weeks (Feb 6).

I was wondering if there were any correlations between the thyroid issues and PCOS ... my endocrinologist said no, they were separate issues. But I still wonder ... since they both effect the endocrine system and, specifically, weight gain.

I was diagnosed with PCOS over 13 years ago now ... when I was being seen by an infertility specialist. Now, my daughter is 12 -- a miracle baby. Anyway, the only treatment recommended for me long term was to take the pill.

I started thinking about the PCOS again when I turned 40 ... wondering what the effects will be during menopaus. Then, I heard about the insulin resistance connection to PCOS ... and a light went off in my head ... I changed doctors (to one who knew about PCOS) and she recommended a low-carb diet.

That's the long and short of how I came to this WOE ...