Unlocking the Secrets of PCOS Hair Loss: Natural Solutions for Regrowth

February 29, 2024 Pooja Singh

Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting millions of women of reproductive age globally. It is a lifestyle disease and occurs due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It impacts women in different ways. The most common symptoms are irregular menstrual, excess hair growth, hair loss, acne, and obesity.

PCOS Hair loss: One of the symptoms of PCOS

PCOS hair loss is estimated to affect 30% of women (as per Dr. Jolene Brighten) who are diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome. She may have significant hair loss or thinning which is marked by a progressive loss of hair on the scalp, especially in the crown area. One of the main causes for it is hormonal imbalance, especially high levels of androgens, or male hormones like testosterone. Insulin resistance also adds to hair loss. Losing precious hair is a very depressing condition for us gals. Do not lose hope and try the below tips which can help you.

Here are Pro Tips to Reduce PCOS Hair Loss

Hair regrowth is possible with certain treatments, such as medications, scalp massages, or supplements. Sharing natural tips below for hair loss related to PCOS. Please check with your doctor or healthcare provider who can advice you based on your medical condition.

1.Taking Omega 3 and Vitamin D: Get yourself tested for Vitamin deficiency and start supplement after doctor consultation. Hormonal imbalance due to PCOS usually results in lower Vitamin D and Omega 3 levels. You can go for morning sunlight walk to increase vitamin D level. Also, add walnuts and fish in your diet to increase Omega 3.

2.Gluten and Dairy free experiment: Remove gluten and dairy from your diet for 2 weeks and observe changes. Hormones in dairy product impact PCOS gals more, same is the case with gluten. Include rice and millets instead of wheat. Plan your meal in advance, it will help you stay away from gluten and dairy.

3.Include protein and veggies: We all know protein are building blocks for our body and vegetables provide roughage, minerals and vitamins. Try to include protein in every email, it can be eggs, cheese, pulses, chia seeds, meat or fish. Also, include veggies in each meal. Key is planning your meals; it will enable you to balance your body requirement.

4.No snacking between meals and early dinner: Fasting between meals helps reduce insulin spike and managing insulin resistance. You can drink green tea between meals. Also, have dinner before sunset, which helps in preparing your body better for sleep and reduces stress hormone.

5.Morning Walk and Meditation: 20 mins morning walk and 10 minutes morning meditation helps reduce stress, increases vitamin d and enhances overall wellbeing. Sunlight exposure in morning is a must in journey to reduce PCOS hair fall.

6.Walking 10 mins after every meal: There is an insulin spike in our body whenever we eat food. Walking for 10 mins after each meal helps reduce insulin spike. Regulating insulin spikes helps with insulin resistance which is one of the culprits for hair fall.

7.Weight training 3 times a week: Weight training with slow movements helps regulate stress, reduces weight and increases energy levels for PCOS women. You need not have anything fancy to start with, try to do exercises with body weight and moveon to water filled bottle for weights. Please do ensure you are doing 5-10 minutes stretching exercise before weight training.

8.Sleeping for 8 hours : A restful night’s sleep reduces stress, helps regulate hormones and general wellbeing. Rested body has more capacity to regulate insulin and cortisol. One of main reasons connected to PCOS hair loss is reduced sleep which increases cortisol. Sleep in cold and dark room, stop using mobile or any blue light gadget 1 hour before sleep time.

9.Spearmint Tea two times a day: Drinking spearmint tea helps to reduce stress and insulin resistance, which in turn help with hair fall. Boil spearmint tea leaves in water and drink it hot or cold.

10.Rosemary oil and Rosemary water spray: Mix rosemary oil in coconut oil and massage it gently on scalp 1 or 2 hours before washing it. Rosemary oil is traditional known to improve hair growth. Additional boil rosemary leaves in water for 10 to 15 mins, strain it and put it in spray bottle. You can use rosemary water spray daily. It relaxes and helps with hair growth.

11.Talk to Experts: Speak to your endocrinologist, dermatologist, or other qualified healthcare provider to find the best course of action and underlying hormonal cause of hair loss. Check with experts on what natural tips you can start with based on your health.

Conclusion

There is no magic pill to treat PCOS as it is a lifestyle disease. Try to include natural healthy habits one by one in your lifestyle and see the differerence. It is advisable to get yourself tested for insulin resistance and vitamin dificiencies. You can add supplements for vitamin deficiencies initially and then shifting slowly to natural food items to keep the required levels. Including simple activities like walking, eating balanced diet , inclusion of spearmint tea instead of milk tea or coffee can help you start your journey to get your beautiful hairs back.

Disclaimer: Advice shared in this content provides generic information only. Please do consult a specialist or doctor for more information. Information shared is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Digi Chanty does not claim responsibility for this information.