PCOS Messages for March, 2000: Re: Hi, I am wondering if the type of hairloss I have could be related to PCOS?

Re: Hi, I am wondering if the type of hairloss I have could be related to PCOS?

From: Gayle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 24 Mar 2000 08:18:23 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 24 Mar 2000, M.M.ChiChi wrote: >
>Over the past three years I have noticed real thinning in my temples,
>even recession. No other hair loss. Also, increase of fine facial body
>hair, esp. on upperlip, cheeks, under chin. But it's very pale and
>short, just more of it. Could this be PCOS?
>
>My thyroid is in excellent condition, and I do have one child, but
>before him I had a miscarrage for unknown reasons at 8 weeks. I also
>had two years of totally monogamous unprotected sex without getting
>pregnant. I suffer from heavy periods. While pregnant, nothing was
>noted about my ovaries on the 32 week ultrasounds. Does this negate any
>possibiliy of PCOS? I am not overweight, but do gain around my tummy the
>most.
>
>Are there any other hormonal conditions, similar to PCOS, that might
>cause like a male-pattern baldness? Thanks, I am really hoping to find
>something to ask my doctor about before she sends me to a bunch of
>specialists. Can an endocrinologist diagnose this (I have an appt.
>coming up), and if so what tests will determine PCOS?
>
>--
>Monchi
>

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There probably is a link between your hormones and the hair loss.  Also, if you are taking any medications.  I for one, was taking Celexa (anti-depressant) for a few months and lost tons of hair.  It grew back after I stopped it (although not all of it).  Good luck!

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