Does anyone have PCOS?

Midwesterncurl · 10-19-2012, 08:22 PM

I was formally diagnosed a couple years ago and it never occurred to me that it could be the cause to my hair loss. My hair's been falling out A LOT over the past year and I couldn't figure out why. I haven't been treated for it yet, but was wondering if there were any dietary changes I could make for the time being to help my hair grow.

cora · 10-19-2012, 11:43 PM

Hi, you may want to check out the Insulin Resistance Diet (along with excersise) . It has helped some folks manage their PCOS. Spironolactone seems to have helped some with hair loss so you probably want to talk to a doctor--also get your vitamin d levels checked.

mamaherrera · 10-22-2012, 02:53 PM

I have PCOS and I have had high shedding for three years. Don't know what else to do. I have tried the diet, but it's hard. I am on spironolactone, it helped my face, but never noticed a difference in my hair. I never did do the max. dose of 200 mg, too scared. Very frustrating problem.

aerisley · 01-05-2013, 03:05 PM

I have PCOS/Insulin Resistance, but I haven't experienced shedding. What I have experienced is dermatitis from Metformin. As soon as I quit taking it, my scalp cleared up. Spiro definitely helped my acne, and I notice if I have to go too long without it.

crazycurlyhair · 01-15-2013, 12:36 AM

I was diagnosed with PCOS in early 2011. I was losing hair like crazy.
I read somewhere that vitamin E is supposed to help balance your hormones so I decided to give it a try, since elevated DHEA levels were the cause.
I can't say for sure it worked because for all I know it's a miracle... but I lose a normal amount of hair now. My other symptoms seem to have gone away as well (acne, plus I didn't get my period for an entire year and now they come every month)
Maybe I'm just lucky, but it doesn't hurt to try. I never made any dietary changes because I'm a junk food addict and I just can't give it up.

I also heard turmeric tea was good for PCOS. I tried but didn't stick to it, mostly because I'm pretty fickle.

mamaherrera · 01-15-2013, 11:06 AM

Gosh that sounds great. How much vitamin E do you take and do you continue to take it on a regular basis?? I already get some in my multi which is why I would like to know how much you take.

crimsonshedemon · 03-18-2013, 07:42 PM

Magnesium (use a quality form like mag malate or mag glycinate) is helpful in pcos too. It'll make you more insulin sensitive among others

mell_152 · 04-24-2013, 06:41 AM

hmmm...I didn't realize that PCOS caused hair loss. I haven't been diagnosed with PCOS, but I kinda have assumed I have it...I fit all of the symptoms (acne, extra weight around the belly, weird hair growth, infertility, and i've had cysts on my ovaries) except I have regular cycles and when i checked my temp, I always have obvious ovulation....but I DO have infertility (18mths to get preg with #1, and 4yrs and counting trying for #2).....and my hair falls out A LOT in the shower!!! i run my hands through my hair and clumps come out. I've given up on another baby, but if I go get diagnosed with PCOS and go on medication, will it help with other symptoms?