Any advice on how to reverse hair loss with pcos?

For the past year my hair has been getting thinner and thinner due to pcos. Does anyone know a good way to stop this?Any advice on how to reverse hair loss with pcos?
I know this is kinda long but it is good advice on hair loss with PCOS








Around 15% of American women are suffering from female pattern baldness caused by androgenic alopecia. For a female, losing hair can be a much more devastating process than it is for a male. Women are very much judged on their personal appearance, and thinning hair may seem like a de-beautification process. Self-esteem is thus impacted and confidence levels dwindle. In women who are suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome, it is thought that the excessively high levels of male hormone and its byproduct, dihydrotestosterone, are primarily responsible for follicle fallout. This is problematic in menopausal women, as well.





In polycystic ovarian syndrome, hair is thinned just like it is when a male loses his hair. The difference between the two is that when the hair begins to stop presenting new growth, the follicles continue to remain alive. Traditionally, this process kills off the follicle root completely. This means that hair growth and PCOS hair loss treatment is still a very real possibility since hair death has not occurred.





Hormonal fluctuations of the male hormone testosterone seem to be the main cause of hair thinning in women. Women shed hair during menopause, birth control use, post menopausal conditions, and after a recent pregnancy. Estrogen fluctuations are different and are not as directly involved with thinning hair.





Polycystic ovarian syndrome also is commonly paired with hypothyroidism. This malfunction of the thyroid can contribute to weight gain and continued hair problems. This triggers a woman's confidence in her appearance to drop even lower. There are ways to combat this transformation and regain hair. PCOS hair loss treatments begin with modifying your diet. Consuming better foods rich in iron, magnesium, and other minerals will begin you on your journey to a full head of hair. If you are unable to consume a healthier diet that aids your body nutritionally, add a multivitamin supplement to your diet.





Cease smoking, if applicable. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome can build up certain cigarette smoke chemicals, which in turn can wreak havoc on one's hairline. This will also assist oxygen flow though the veins and improve health overall.





Supplements are a highly recommended PCOS hair loss treatment option. B vitamins are strongly suggested. The male hair restoration drug Propecia is FDA approved for growing hair in men only. Studies have shown, however, that the supplement saw palmetto is just as efficient in growing hair in women. This supplement also combats hirsutism, which is where a female has facial hair that grows in thick and coarse. Provillius is a supplement that utilizes saw palmetto and other essential vitamins to restore hair growth. This may be a more favorable option over having to consume multiple tablets and capsules on a regular basis.





If you which to counter the problem with medication, the only FDA approved PCOS hair loss treatment for women is Rogaine. This topical approach to hair loss in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome has shown improvement in up to 30% of women. It is recommended that you only use the 2% concentration, not the 5%. This is a good way to restore hair, but it will cease growth once treatment is stopped. It is an expensive road to choose, but within six months you will see results.





A women's last PCOS hair loss treatment option is to undergo a hair transplant. This is where your own hair is moved from an area where thinning is not occurring, usually at the base of the neck and scalp, and placed where hair recession is prominent. This is an expensive procedure, but it is permanent. This process usually takes one to two years to complete.





There are many very simple way to combat a hair thinning problem with a PCOS hair loss treatment option. It is a matter of pooling your hair restoration knowledge and changing your lifestyle to one that support a beautiful head of hair.Any advice on how to reverse hair loss with pcos?
I agree with Alex. If you cut down on your carbohydrates and eat alot of fruit and keep your stress as low as possible it should help. I would also talk to your doctor about your hormones and the hair loss. Usually hair thinning is either due to hormons, stress, diet or just plain genetics. It is obviously due to you pcos so I would try going on a medication that can help with you hormones. Hipe this helps.
I'm a PCOS'er too and finally, I seem to have turned a corner and the thinning hair seems to be growing back.





I found a better diet - eating all the things you should be eating such as oily fish, veg, fruit worked plus various suppliments, Vit A, B6 and B12 plus Fish Oils worked for me.
hiya hun


I know the feeling! There is nothing in particular that will bring your hair back but just eat a healthy diet plenty of vitamins and nutrients and try getting some vitamin supplements for hair skin and nails.


I have the same problem so I hope this helps :) x