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What is Polycystic Ovary System?
PCOS was first identified in the mid 1930’s by doctors Stein and Leventhal and was initially called the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. The cause of PCOS is difficult to identify exactly – it is attributed to various hormonal abnormalities; the first signs of the condition usually shows in women in their mid-teens to early 20’s.
PCOS condition is where a woman’s ovaries contain a number of cysts and these are follicles containing eggs which haven’t been able to develop properly. The eggs haven’t matured because the ovaries haven’t made all the hormones needed to make this possible.
Women with this condition produce more androgens - a male hormone also produced by women - than normal and this affects how the eggs are formed and produced during ovulation. Excess levels of androgens causes a hormonal imbalance which affects the healthy function of various bodily systems and, along with other side effects, it can be responsible for female hair loss.
In addition to this, there are various other symptoms of PCOS and while, for one person, these symptoms can be very severe, another person may have quite mild symptoms. These can be identified as follows:
· Missed or irregular periods
· Infertility
· Depression and Anxiety
· Excess Facial or Body Hair
· Acne or oily skin
· Dandruff
· Weight gain or loss
· Painful periods
If left untreated, high levels of androgens may also affect cholesterol levels, blood pressure and cause heart disease. It is also thought that there is a link between PCOS and insulin resistance as people with PCOS have too much insulin in their bodies. This is why it is important to see your doctor if you think you may have signs of PCOS.
How to Address Female Hair Loss
If you have female hair loss, this can be upsetting but there are ways that this can be addressed. Treatment for female hair loss as a result of PCOS has a very good chance for success as the hair follicles are still active, so there is an opportunity for new hair growth.
The London Centre of Trichology is considered one of the leading names in the research of and development of treatment for male and female hair loss. Since it was established in 1956, the London Centre of Trichology has helped treat thousands of men and women to get their hair – and their confidence – back.
We offer free consultations to find a solution to the problem and in general we have found hormone therapy and minor surgery is a successful way of addressing female hair loss caused by PCOS.
Other Ways of Treating PCOS
There are various ways to help bring the symptoms of PCOS under control and to make the condition more manageable.
One way to do this is to adopt a healthier lifestyle as this serves to reduce the risk of developing long term problems. Losing weight by taking regular exercise and eating a healthier diet helps reduce the amount of insulin your body releases and will also help improve your chances of ovulation.
Other forms of treatment include hormone therapy, such as taking anti-androgen drugs or some forms of contraceptive pill. This helps block the effects from male hormones, such as progesterone, and addresses certain symptoms of PCOS such as hair loss, hair thinning or unwanted facial hair.
Another way to treat PCOS is through minor surgery to the ovaries which can serve to correct the hormone imbalance.
In addition to this, there are various medications available which can be used treat symptoms individually: such as treatments for acne or high cholesterol. There are also medication and treatments available for fertility problems. To find out more, book an appointment with your GP who will talk through the various options with you.
London Centre of Trichology
The London Centre of Trichology provides friendly and professional hair loss consultations and treatment. For more information, or to look a free consultation, call us today on 0207-9351935 or just click on the link below.
Female Hair Loss – contact us now to book your free consultation
