Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms

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6. Hair Loss

Hair loss, termed alopecia, includes the loss of hair on any part of the body vs only the scalp. It can be caused by aging, autoimmune disease, hormones, thyroid issues, and others. Alopecia can be diagnosed with a Hair Pull Test where 40-60 hairs are gently pulled and if more than 6 hairs come out then the test is deemed positive. Generally, treatment will be based upon why the hair loss is occurring.¹Aboud AL AM, Zito PM. Alopecia. [Updated 2020 Jun 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538178/

In the case of PCOS, alopecia is due to the high testosterone levels.⁷Ndefo, Uche Anadu et al. “Polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of treatment options with a focus on pharmacological approaches.” P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management vol. 38,6 (2013): 336-55. Treatment will therefore be focused on lowering testosterone levels likely through medication. 31% of those with PCOS will show signs of alopecia.⁵Keen, Mohammad Abid et al. “Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study.” Indian dermatology online journal vol. 8,2 (2017): 104-110. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.202275