How to Manage PCOS Related Hair Loss

 

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, affects 1 in 10 women of child-bearing age. What exactly is PCOS and how does it affect the body? PCOS is an imbalance of sex hormones and primarily affects your levels of estrogen produced in the body. Women suffering from PCOS can experience fertility issues, weight gain, irregular periods, and excess facial and body hair. While there is excessive body and facial hair growth, hair loss on the scalp is also a common symptom among women with PCOS. PCOS is already a challenging time for women who are diagnosed and can cause added psychological distress for those who experience hair loss. However, there are things you can do to slow hair loss and stimulate new hair growth.

Women suffering from PCOS have increased levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone responsible for hair loss in both male- and female-pattern baldness. Women with PCOS can experience thinning hair and bald spots especially in the frontal and the vertex region of the scalp, resulting in female pattern baldness. Any hair lost due to PCOS won’t grow back on its own. However, hair loss can be managed, and thinning areas hidden with simple lifestyle changes and treatments to encourage new growth.

New England Associates offers numerous proven effective treatments and hair loss solutions for women. Our HairStart® Hair Care treatment program is especially great for women experiencing thinning hair and PCOS related hair loss. Our dermatological grade products are packed full of minoxidil, essential nutrients, and other DHT-blocking ingredients so you can cleanse and repair weak, damaged hair at home. Combined with our quick and pain-free laser hair therapy you’ll see fuller, thicker, healthier hair.

For more severe hair loss our non-surgical hair replacement solutions can give you the hair of your dreams without damaging glue or tape. Our hair replacement systems look completely natural because they are made of real hair. You can cut, color and style your hair to your desired look and enjoy your favorite activities (yes, even water related ones) without worrying about bald spots or thinning areas showing. You can gain your hair back over time or all in one session. No one will know what you had done.

You can’t hide hair loss forever so why waste hours in the mirror styling hair to cover bald spots and thinning areas? Everyone’s hair loss situation is different, and we can customize a treatment plan for your specific type of hair loss. If your suffering from hormone related hair loss contact us today for your FREE, private consultation and hair and scalp exam.

If you’re experiencing excessive hair loss and other symptoms related to PCOS talk to your doctor.

 

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Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.