pcos and hairloss

[belle75]

Hi guys,

Had a haircut yesterday. When the stylist washed my hair I could see my entire scalp in the mirror! I'd be sitting doing nothing and hair falls off my head (only to grow in places I don't need!!) Feeling extremely depressed and very sorry for myself

Has anyone else experienced anything similar? What have you done about it? Does it ever grow back - is there any hope? I feel so shattered right now. I've had hairloss for the last 15 yrs I think (I am now 33), but since stopping the Pill and going on metformin, I have noticed it getting worse and worse. I've got a pitiful amount of hair left. Combined with a greasy scalp, it is not a good look!!

Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I see someone - maybe a dermatologist? I don't want to take any medication since we are TTC. dunno: what to do . I feel really lost right now. Help guys!!

[*Twinkle*]

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago and yes I had a bit of hair loss. Mainly around the center, as I have a center part. It all fell out. It was awful. I didn;t see anyone about it as it wasn;t to bad and it did grow back. Maybe you could see your GP and they can point you in the right direction.

[briggsy's girl]

i have PCOS related hair loss and, after seeing an endocrinoogist, he said basically the only treatment is to take androgen inhibiting meds - but until we'd finished our family, he wouldn't allow it as it was something that would be extremely harmful to any male child.... i've got the fairly bad hair loss, and hate it, so would do anything to stop it - but i am not prepared to do anything that might hurt our bubba's

some people find that PCOS symptoms will settle or go away entirely - some through weight loss, some through giving birth and having the hormones settle down again. i don't know what will help you (or me), but i'm hoping it's something that rectifies soon for both of us! i know how much it messes with your self image and self confidence when there is such an outwardly obvious side effect

take care hun

BG

[belle75]

Hi girls,

Thanks for your replies. I already feel better now knowing there are people who understand how I feel. Briggsy's girl: Yes it does mess with your self-confidence a lot. I feel that I am keeping more to myself now and avoiding going out in public. Even grocery shopping seems such a task. I feel that everyone in the supermarket is watching me and secretly laughing! I know, it's awful but i can't help feeling that way. I also am reluctant to use any meds until I have had my kids - they are far more important. I hope it happens soon though as we are TTC.

Thank you for your support and I sure do hope there's a "miracle" cure out there for us Like my DH says "Have faith - nature always finds a way"

xox

[krysalyss]

Hi Belle - I know I am not in your situation but as someone with a tendency towards low self esteem I wanted to send a hug your way.
I am unfortunately pretty lazy when it comes to looks and am a big believer in the hat to cover my greasy hair days or when I havent brushed it for a week. lol. Otherwise you can get busy with some other hair accessorys eg. a flat material head band (worn like a scarf) or some pretty clips to clip it back from your face. They will help draw any attention away and help build back your self confidence. I hope this helps.

[briggsy's girl]

i'm someone that tends to just tie my hair back and forget about it. never wear it out cos it's more obvious that way! i don't bother with head bands and things as i find they emphasise the problems. i find they draw attention to the amount of hair sitting behind it (my hair is fine as well as thin, so it sits funny kwim? i've hit the point where i just don't care any more, unless someone specifically draws my attention to it. i have much bigger worries in my life than what people think about the amount of hair on my head! they don't know my story (for all they know i could be going through chemo - and who the hell are they to judge), so i just get on with it

having said that, it's taken me a LOT of time to get to that point...