Understanding The Cause and Treatment For PCOS Hair Loss

 



Why Does PCOS Cause Hair Loss?

The primary cause of PCOS hair loss is the excess production of androgens (such as testosterone), which is part of the diagnostic criteria for PCOS.

Specifically, PCOS can drive hair loss by one or more of the following hormonal imbalances:

  • Higher than normal androgen levels (most commonly testosterone
  • Higher than normal 5-alpha reductase (5-aR) levels
  • Higher than normal DHT levels
  • Decreased levels of cytochrome p 450 enzyme

These hormonal disruptions are not merely caused by PCOS. Instead, there will be an underlying condition that is driving excess testosterone in the form of the imbalances listed above.

What are the possible underlying conditions? Well, there’s a few - the most common being Insulin Resistance (IR) which is found in 70% of women with PCOS.

IR causes elevated insulin levels which, consequently, causes your ovaries to over-produce testosterone.

Due to its prevalence (7 in 10 women), it’s easy to assume IR, without further investigation, is the condition that’s driving your own PCOS. Despite the likelihood, this isn’t always the case.

It’s best to work with a doctor who you trust to rule out other underlying conditions or drivers. They are:

Inflammation

Adrenal (Stress)

Post-Pill (Pill-Induced)

PCOS Hair Loss Treatment

While the most effective way to reverse PCOS-related hair loss is by addressing your underlying condition, there are treatment options for managing it; each of which focuses on reducing the androgenic hormones your body produces.

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