I haven't seen a doctor in a while. I am relatively healthy, but I know that I have a reason to be concerned. I have a history with high cholesterol, emotional problems, family history with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. I went to see my counselor/therapist yesterday and he told me that if I were take care of whatever possible diagnosis that I may have, namely thyroid issues, then I can take care of the bipolar and the obsessive symptoms.

Most likely I have the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have had trouble losing weight, I have the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which has an a hormonal effect and affects my menstrual cycle, and other symptoms. Should I just do some research before contacting my doctor as far as writing down what I have?

Would the doctor have pamphlets about hypothyroidism? I have suspected that I have had this condition for a number of years and I have gained weight for a number of reasons. I have taken medication, which has increased my weight gain, poor diet, which I have corrected, (I have since lost weight, though it has been a struggle), and stress notwithstanding. Does anyone else know about the link between hypothyroidism, hormones, anxiety, and bipolar disorder?