PCOS and Hair Loss

PCOS Challenge.com issued this article on hair loss.


If you want to add extra body and shine to your hair, or if you have thinning hair, products containing extract from the nettle plant might be the perfect solution. Hair growth products have been around for years, but men and women alike are now turning to natural alternatives to prevent hair loss. Using nettle for hair can not only help stop hair loss, but can promote healthier, fuller hair for anyone. Nettle extract enhances hair growth for those who are balding as well as those who just want to have thicker hair. What is nettle? Nettle is a plant grown in mostly warm climates, such as South America that is also referred to as "stinging nettle" and "garden nettle." It features prickly needles on its leaves that will irritate and sting upon contact. Nettle extract is processed so that it does not cause irritation or stinging to the skin or scalp.

Causes of Balding or Thinning There are several possible causes of balding or thinning hair for men and women. There is also a normal process of hair loss (or shedding) due to the hair growth cycle. This cycle will not result in baldness or thinning hair. A person can shed up to between 50 and 100 hairs per day during this cycle. There is also common baldness, or androgenic alopecia. Common baldness can be male pattern baldness, and is genetic in females. It is the most common cause of baldness in women. It can be genetically acquired from either the mother's or father's side of the family.

There are other non-genetic causes of baldness or thinning such as stress, hormonal imbalances, dietary problems, pregnancy and breast-feeding, infections of the scalp, certain medical conditions, and side effects of some medications.

How Nettle for Hair Loss Works
Nettle works gently to stimulate blood circulation to the scalp. It not only oxygenates the hair follicles but also strengthens hair fibers. Though it is gentle for all users, nettle for hair is powerful in combating baldness. As a natural hair product, nettle extract provides a safe alternative to hair growth products that contain chemicals. Nettle promotes hair growth as well as hair health, shine and fullness for any type of hair. Nettle is also used for medicinal purposes in treating allergies, inflammation, arthritis and joint pain, acne, hemorrhoids, and even male prostate enlargement.

Nettle hair products such as nettle shampoo and nettle conditioner are easy to use. The nettle shampoo gives the hair a deep cleansing to remove excess sebum, or fatty deposits that often contain high levels of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). The herbal components penetrate and moisturize the hair, and provide a protective film coating on the hair that strengthens the hair shaft, giving it plenty of shine and body. There is also nettle conditioner to increase shine, volume and softness. A special nettle lotion works great for stimulating the blood circulation in the scalp as well as oxygenation and fortification.

Nettle for hair should be used frequently for several months to notice a major difference, though the hair will look and feel healthier after just a few uses. For balding and thinning hair, results may vary for individuals as will the amount of time needed for results.

PCOS Statistics - Surprising

PCOS Support Group - Caribbean believes that a healthy lifestyle has greater benefits to women with PCOS. When we say healthy lifestyle we mean proper eating habits (not dieting and starving), continuous exercise regime inclusive of recreation/leisure activities.

The number of women with PCOS is not as low as you may think. Many women with PCOS are undiagnosed; this is because they have never had to seek fertility treatment (which is when a lot of women get their diagnosis). So, we don't hear about those.

Verity website conducted a poll of almost 600 women, and almost half of those women conceived naturally

How did you conceive your first child?
Clomid: 17.82%
Ovarian drilling: 2.69%
Weight loss / diet: 6.55%
Fell naturally: 45.88%
IVF: 3.19%
IUI: 1.51%
Alternative therapy: 1.85%
Metformin: 7.56%
Combination of above: 4.03%
Other: 8.91%

PCOS Support Group Caribbean is advocating for, a close as possible, natural conception.


Source: Verity http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk