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.

Hair Loss and Hormones

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When you hear the term hair loss, the first thing that pops in your mind is a balding man, right? Hair loss is usually associated with men as it affects 50% of them by the age of 50. Although it affects a smaller population, women experience it as well and it can be much more traumatic in their lives. A women’s hair is vital to how they view themselves and their standard of beauty. There are many reasons why women lose their hair and many times it comes down to hormones.

Hair can tell you a lot about a person, including their general health and how they take care of themselves. When your body changes or goes through a stressful event it can change production of certain hormones and chemicals that can stunt hair growth or make it fall out altogether. The conditions and prescriptions listed below can result in your hair thinning or falling out.

· Menopause
· Pregnancy
· Stress
· Medication/ The Pill

All four of these cause hormonal changes in the body.

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Menopause can cause hair loss because during this time in a woman’s life, her estrogen levels decrease and cannot balance the dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a male hormone that can cause hair loss.

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Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman’s body hormonally. For some women, pregnancy as well as childbirth can affect the health of their hair and induce hair loss. Postpartum hair loss is normal for mothers and the hair will typically grow back within several months. If it doesn't, contact New England Associates for help!

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Stress is another part of life that affects a person’s mind and body. Stress can make people say and do crazy things! It causes more adrenaline than usual to be released into the body which leads to more DHT in the body.

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Lastly, being on certain medication especially birth control can lead to hair loss for women. Birth control pills can contain high levels of hormones that not only change the female cycle, they can also affect the health of your hair.

If you are experiencing thinning hair or complete hair loss from any of these factors, New England Associates® is ready to help. NEA has helped many women struggling with hair loss to Look As Good As They Feel™ again. Don’t let hormones stop you from having great hair. Start by scheduling your FREE private hair and scalp examination to figure out the best solution for you. Visit http://www.hairstart.com/women.htm to read about all the options they offer specifically for women.

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At New England Associates® we offer the latest solutions for men and women suffering from hair loss. With over 35 years in the hair industry, we have proven to find each client a solution that suits their needs and gives them their desired results. From Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation to HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy, our procedures are guaranteed to make you Look As Good As You Feel! ™ To learn more about us, our hair loss solutions and read client testimonials, visit our website at www.hairstart.com or call 1-866-HairStart

Disclaimer: Results may vary. To find out which procedure may best benefit your specific situation, schedule a free, private consultation today. 

Hormones Linked to Hair Loss

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Do you ever wonder why you change moods or are hungry at certain times of the day? No, it’s not always your mind doing all these things, sometimes it’s your hormones. Hormones are important chemical messengers in our body that stimulate action.According to the Hormone Health Network, “Hormones are chemical messengers that control the major bodily functions, from simple basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, and even the emotions and mood.”

Our body keeps our hormones balanced. Any type of change can cause a hormonal imbalance. A hormonal imbalance typically indicates an increase in androgens, a male sex hormone such as testosterone. Testosterone is one of the main androgens in the human body. It’s the male sex hormone that is responsible for puberty and initiating facial and body hair. All women carry a small percentage of this hormone to produce hair around their body, such as their under arms, legs, arms and private areas, but very rarely on their face.

An excess amount of testosterone can cause abnormal changes like hair loss. These changes affect both men and women differently. Here are four main causes of hair loss due to a hormonal imbalance.

1.      High levels of Dihydrotestosterone - When there are high levels of testosterone in our bodies, they convert to the androgen dihydrotestosterone or DHT. DHT attaches itself to the receptors in the hair follicle, shrinking the hair follicle to a miniature state. In this phase, hair follicles become very weak where they can’t grow and aren’t able to grow new hairs.

2.      Androgenetic Alopecia - Androgenetic Alopecia follows the similar concept of DHT, where there are high levels of androgens in our body. However, it can be caused by other things as well, such as birth control pills highly concentrated with androgens, pregnancy, menopause and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

3.      Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - According to WomensHealth.gov, “Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. The hormonal imbalance creates problems, mainly cysts, in the ovaries.” PCOS increases levels of DHT causing thinning hair to female pattern baldness.

4.      Thyroid Disorders – The thyroid is a gland in charge of controlling your body’s metabolism. According to WebMD.com, “It produces hormones that control the speed of your metabolism -- the system that helps the body use energy. Thyroid disorders, such as stress, can cause an individual’s thyroid hormone levels to increase or decrease, causing hair loss.

If you’re concerned about your hair loss, your best bet is to get analyzed early to see if you are experiencing hormonal hair loss and what treatments will help.

At New England Associates®, we have over 30 years of helping men and women restore their hair with the latest technology. Schedule your Free Hair and Scalp Consultation today and learn about your scalp’s condition and what procedures can restore your hair. No matter what the cause, we guarantee you a solution that will make you Look As Good As You Feel! ™

Just look at Pam. Pam has polycystic ovarian syndrome and suffered from female pattern baldness. She felt uncomfortable in her own skin. Now, Pam is a new woman who’s regained her confidence and the hair she used to have. Check out her story here!

New England Associates® we offer the latest solutions for men and women suffering from hair loss. With over 30 years in the hair industry, we have proven to find each client a solution that suits their needs and gives them their desired results. From Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation to HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy, our procedures are guaranteed to make you Look As Good As You Feel! ™ To learn more about us, our hair loss solutions and read client testimonials, visit our website at www.hairstart.com or call 1-866-HairStart

Disclaimer: As with all procedures, results may vary.  Whether or not these procedures will have the intended results will be determined in your private evaluation with your hair loss consultant

Men’s Hair Loss and Genetics

The American Hair Loss Association (AHLA) states that about 85% of men will have significant hair thinning by the time they turn 50. Majority of male hair loss – more than 95% – is attributed to male-pattern baldness, which is a genetic trait. It is important to note that in most cases hair loss in men does not signal that there is a medical problem.

The gene that causes male-pattern baldness can come from either parent. According to WebMD, a sign that you are beginning to experience male-pattern baldness is a receding, M-shaped hairline.

The next sign is hair thinning on the top of your head; eventually the two meet and create a horseshoe-type appearance around the head. 


Hormones are another major cause of male-pattern baldness. The hormone, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), causes hair follicles to shrink. These hair follicles end up shrinking so much that hair can no longer grow from them.

New England Associates (NEA) offers every successful option to stop hair loss and re-grow, restore, or replace hair. Several procedures that NEA offers to help men and women fight hair loss are Hair Transplantation, Hair Replacement, and Laser Hair Therapy Treatments, among others.

Among NEA’s many hair loss-fighting procedures, we also offers a free consultation and hair and scalp analysis. If you are suffering from hair loss and think that we can help you, contact us at http://hairstart.com/contact_us.htm or give us a call at 1-888-424-7782; 1-888-HairStart. At NEA, we want to make sure that you look as good as you feel!

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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.

Disclaimer: Not all clients experience the same results. Call today to determine which procedures are best tailored to you.

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