What kind of doctor should I see?

Question

I’ve been having some period issues, as well as some other things, and thyroid problems run in my family so my mom suggested have my thyroid levels checked (she has Graves’ disease). Should I see my regular Dr or my OBGYN? I just done know where to start… please help

Answer

Personally, I would see an Integrative Doctor or a Functional Medicine Specialist. Usually these doctors are DO’s or MD’s who have expanded their education into the biochemistry of the body and environmental factors. They will find the root cause for your issues. 
For instance, they will run tests to see if your hormone issues are insulin driven- which both PCOS and hypothyroid can be! They will be able to put the pieces together as to what is causing the dysfunction and how to fix it. 
While they may recommend medicine, they also recommend diet and lifestyle changes in hopes that medicine will not need to be a life long thing and that you can heal your body.  
Good luck!

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Start with regular doctor

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Pcp was more helpful and willing to help than my gyno. So I would start there. Have a panel ran

What kind of doctor should I see?

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