Yes, polycystic ovaries can cause hair loss due to the excess of testosterone in the woman's body. In addition to making hair fall, testosterone is also responsible for some of the major signals and symptons gives polycystic ovary syndrome, as:
- Excess body hair;
- Abnormal growth of hairs on the chest, abdomen, chin and face;
- Increased oiliness of the skin, with appearance of blackheads and pimples;
- Weight gain;
- Skin spots, especially in the armpits and behind the neck.
Other signs and symptoms gives polycystic ovary syndrome include:
- Irregular menstrual cycle;
- Absence of menstruation;
- Increased ovary size;
- Infertility.
However, it is important to say that not all women with polycystic ovaries will have hair loss or all these signs and symptoms.
To solve hair loss it is necessary to treating polycystic ovaries, which are the cause of the problem. Treatment may include:
- Diet rich in vegetables, fruits and vegetables, low in fat, sugar and sodium;
- Regular physical exercises;
- Hormone balancing medicines, such as birth control;
- Medicines to fight against insulin resistance.
Learn more at: Are Polycystic Ovaries Cured? What is the treatment?
In addition, the treatment of hair loss can also be performed with topical medications and lasers which stimulate yarn growth.
Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome is the responsibility of the gynecologist. For more information about hair loss and the treatments available, you can also consult the doctor / dermatologist.
