PCOS and Tinnitus?

[Kriszti]

I got diagnosed with PCOS around 2 weeks ago.

I have an appointment with an endocrinologist and I would like to ask members who have experience with this condition about what to do/what not to do in order to not exacerbate the ringing. Medications to avoid, what to ask from the doctor?

I probably will be tested for IR as well, do you think that maybe PCOS, IR and tinnitus could have some connection?

 

[Hamsti]

Hey @Kriszti, I am also diagnosed with PCOS, but long before the onset of my tinnitus. I know that it's related to IR, and I changed my diet to balance my hormones because I wanted to get pregnant (that worked after a couple of years). My IR is under control because of the diet change.

 

[Kriszti]

Hey @Kriszti, I am also diagnosed with PCOS, but long before the onset of my tinnitus. I know that it's related to IR, and I changed my diet to balance my hormones because I wanted to get pregnant (that worked after a couple of years). My IR is under control because of the diet change.

Thank you, @Hamsti. Your profile picture is cute with the little one.

Do you take anything for the PCOS? I'd rather avoid medication at any reasonable cost, I'm always very stressed about possible ototoxicity. Or "just" the diet change? I'm overweight, so I think I will benefit overall from diet change.

 

[Hamsti]

Thank you @Kriszti

I take Rosuvastatin because of my high cholesterol, which is also a symptom of PCOS.
I believe that Rosuvastatin prevents the tinnitus from getting worse (less plaque buildup in the inner ear).

 

[Kriszti]

@Hamsti, turns out I have insulin resistance too. I'm not surprised, I kind of suspected it after the PCOS diagnosis. My 120' insulin is 95. I got Metformin prescribed for it and 160 g CH diet. Well it's not going great. I'll probably take the meds, it seems to generally not affect tinnitus.