Can polycystic ovary syndrome cause hair loss?

I am thinking I have polycystic ovary syndrome, I have alot of the symptoms except I didn't read anything on hair loss with it, I have just seen that hair growth on chest, back, and face, but nothing on hair loss!

Can polycystic ovary syndrome cause hair loss?
i was recently diagnosed with this. yes it can cause hair loss. u can have hair grow on ur chest, neck, and face. u have irregular periods. i even have a pregnancy like mask on my face. when i start my period it goes away and then around ovualtion time u can start to see it again. all of this is due to ur ovaries producing to much testosterone and ur pancreas producing to much insulin. my doctor put me on metformin. my doctor did a simple blood test on me to see if i had it. i also had an ultrasound and it showed cyst all in my ovaries. go see ur family doctor or ur gyn doctor. also visit webmd.com. good luck!!!!!!!!
Reply:I am a librarian, not a medical specialist, but my research shows that Polycystic ovary syndrome is said to be relatively common for women of reproductive age and some symptoms include menstrual irregularity, lower fertility and extra hair growth. If you are being treated for PCOS, The article listed below has found an uncommon reaction to a drug (metformin) may cause hair loss. It is always good to go to your doctor to get any symptoms checked. Hair loss in women can be caused by many things so seeking medical advice would be useful for you. This information comes from a heath database accessed through many local libraries in Australia. Ask at your library for their online health databases
Reply:As some who has had PCOS for 15+ years, I can say I have never heard of hairloss as a symptom. Excessive hair, especially on the face can be an issue. Lack of period, weight gain specifically around the middle. Even once you get your hormones regulated, the hair doesn't go away. I would be happy to answer any questions if I can. Feel free to email me.





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Reply:Polycystic ovarian syndrome can result in hair loss. There are a lot of symptoms to polycystic ovarian syndrome and not everybody experiences the same things. Speak to your gyno, and chase it up.
Reply:i have PCOS. One of my symptoms is hair loss on the head. I almost had a bald spot before i was diagnosed. I also read on yahoo health that some symptoms included hair loss.
Reply:i have it.. most women do but ive never heard anything on hair loss because the symptom of hair growth is normal.
Reply:idk, maybe