Can pcos cause hair fall?

Question

My hair has been falling out quite a lot recently, and it's becoming noticeably thinner, which is very distressing. I already struggle with PCOS, so I want to know if PCOS can actually cause hair fall.

Rohan Kapoor · Accepted Answer

Yeah, my college roommate has PCOS and her hair fall was insane at one point. She was super stressed about losing her hair, but her doctor put her on some hormone regulators and it got way better. It's definitely a PCOS thing, so don't ignore it.

Sneha Reddy · Answer

Oh absolutely, yes! PCOS-induced hair fall is super common due to high androgen (male hormone) levels. 😭 But don't worry, once you start balancing your hormones with your doctor's help, your hair will definitely start recovering. Stay happy and take care!

Amit Sharma · Answer

Yes, high male hormones in PCOS can cause female pattern hair loss. Along with the clinical treatment from your doctor, regular cardio and a clean diet can help lower those androgen levels. It worked wonders for my sister's overall hormonal health.

Priyanka Joshi · Answer

I literally just got over a massive hair fall phase caused by my PCOS. High testosterone was causing my hair to thin out at the front. My gynecologist prescribed some hormone-balancing tablets, and my hair is finally growing back now. Go get your hormone levels checked!

Gita Johar · Answer

My daughter suffered from terrible hair loss because of her PCOS. We tried all sorts of oils, but the real solution was getting her hormonal levels balanced through a proper doctor's treatment. Please guide your child to see a doctor rather than relying only on home remedies.

Can pcos cause hair fall?

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Consult a dermatologist

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