Meanwhile, other women may be dealing with PCOS, but not even know they have the syndrome at all. “Culturally they may think their hair distribution is normal because ‘they get it from their ...

If you’ve got polycystic ovary syndrome (AKA PCOS), you might experience symptoms like acne, irregular periods, and weight gain. But there’s another symptom to add to the list: hair loss.

Lakhani says: “Hair loss is definitely not just a male issue and women do not need to be ashamed to speak up about it. If you are concerned, please visit a health practitioner or your GP, who ...

“Of the 150,000 patients treated for hair-related concerns, 30% (45,000) were diagnosed with female pattern hair loss (FPHL). Of these, 28,000 women were found to have PCOS, often discovering ...

PCOS disproportionately affects Black women, as they have higher rates of the metabolic symptoms associated with the disorder. “It’s been shown that Black women aren’t listened to.

70% of women affected by PCOS remain undiagnosed worldwide. ... She first experienced symptoms of PCOS at age 24, including rapid weight gain, hair loss and unusual acne breakouts on her chin.

Hair Loss in Women. It’s normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day.But it can be upsetting when you notice more hair loss than this, bald patches, a widening part, or a ponytail that keeps ...

For example, if an excess of male hormones (androgens such as testosterone) is responsible for the hair loss, as it is with PCOS, a diuretic called spironolactone, which has anti-androgen effects ...

Don't jump to panicking if you're experiencing hair loss. Thyroid issues, stress and genetics can all affect hair loss. Black women will typically shed 50 to 100 strands of hair a day. As a Black ...

There has been a growing community of Black women with PCOS online, ... Hyperandrogenism, meaning high levels of male hormones in females, can cause female-pattern hair loss, ...