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What Causes Excessive Hair Loss While Suffering From PCOS?

I have PCOS for more than a year. My periods are regular but flow is less. I have heavy hair fall and I gain weight rapidly. I am trying to reduce my weight by going to gym and swimming but I am not bale to lose weight. Please help. Should I take any medicines ?
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS) can cause increased production of androgens from ovary. This is the most likely cause of hair loss in those who are having PCOS. Insulin resistance is also increased in the body which causes excess weight gain.
Taking drugs like metformin and liraglutide injections are helpful to achieve weight loss . Supplements like saw palmetto is good to decrease scalp dihydrotestosterone and there by prevent hair loss. You can also use minoxidil solution for long term for achieving hair growth.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Excessive Hair Loss While Suffering From PCOS?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS) can cause increased production of androgens from ovary. This is the most likely cause of hair loss in those who are having PCOS. Insulin resistance is also increased in the body which causes excess weight gain. Taking drugs like metformin and liraglutide injections are helpful to achieve weight loss . Supplements like saw palmetto is good to decrease scalp dihydrotestosterone and there by prevent hair loss. You can also use minoxidil solution for long term for achieving hair growth. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.