Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss In An Obese Person

Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2017

Question: i am having extreme hair loss from my scalp.
my last period was very light. last year in october i missed 1 period and that came after taking medications.
i am obese.
can all this be a sign of pcos??
what tests are required to diagnose a pcos?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
PCOS likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Hair thinning and loss, irregular periods and obesity are the signs of PCOS.
You can get an ultrasound of pelvis, serum free testosterone levels and serum DHEAS levels to confirm the diagnosis of PCOS.
If there, then proper treatment and weight loss measures should be adopted.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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