Disappointment crops up in women affected by hair fall from the scalp and excess facial and body hair. An increase in male hormones in females may result in excess facial and body hair. This is called Androgenic alopecia or female-patterned baldness. This results in reduced hair regrowth in women suffering from PCOS.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in women that causes hormonal imbalance. The problem exhibits numerous cysts in the ovaries along with high testosterone (Male hormone) levels, lack of healthy egg production, and other physical disturbances.
Women having PCOS have irregular menses, and sometimes absence of menses and they may also have difficulty in conceiving and weight loss. They may have facial acne with excessive facial hair growth termed hirsutism, they may suffer from depression and mood swings.
The major causes of PCOS include stress and lifestyle changes. Ovarian cysts may be present with thyroid problems (mostly hypothyroidism). The diagnosis of PCOS is confirmed through pelvic ultrasonography, blood tests for estrogen levels, testosterone levels, follicular stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone levels. PCOS and thyroid problems may contribute to hair loss and weight problems. Nutritional deficiencies with PCOs can often enhance hair loss.
Homeopathic Management of PCOS and Hair Loss
Homeopathic medicines have a great long-term response to PCOS-induced Hair loss. Conventional medicines do not cure PCOS but have medicines that may suppress cysts and their formation and long–term use of it could cause cervical/uterine cancer. Disease elimination is essential to suppressing symptoms. Homeopathy treats PCOS very effectively with zero side effects.
Homeopathy is a holistic medicine that treats the patient and its pathology. Thus, PCOS and Hair loss can be simultaneously treated with homeopathy without the use of many different conventional medicines.
Homeopathy does not allow disease recurrence and has increased the success rate of treating PCOS and hair loss greatly. Unlike conventional medicine, homeopathy prevents disease recurrence.
The main cause of PCOS and hair loss is stress, which can be effectively treated by homeopathy. Homeopathy treats not only physical complaints but also focuses on the mind and gently restores mind-body balance.
Homeopathic remedies like Thuja occidentalis and Sabal serrulata are effective in treating hair loss as these act as natural DHT- inhibitors that is they control hair loss due to DHT without side effects.
Self-Help tips-
- Always be active, and exercise regularly as it enhances metabolism and helps deal with PCOS symptoms better. In order to keep oil production and dandruff at bay, wash hair with mild shampoo every alternate day. PCOS and hair loss are worsened by eating processed and refined foods.
- Alcohol and smoking may cause hair loss and hormonal imbalance that may make PCOS worse.
- Flaxseeds are good for hair loss and soy is good for hormonal balance and hair loss.
