PCOS hair loss
PCOS/PMOS hair loss treatment, started early
Why hair can thin with PCOS, and the tests that help explain it.
From ₹1,490 · sample collected at home
- Qualified gynaecologists
- At-home sample collection
- Reports usually in 24 hours*
- One coordinated plan
Hair thinning at the crown or a part that keeps widening is one of the PCOS/PMOS symptoms women find hardest to talk about - and one of the most overlooked. It's often driven by the same raised androgens behind PCOS acne and unwanted hair, so scalp treatments alone rarely address it fully.
Acting early gives your hair the best chance to recover. Tvarvi addresses the hormonal cause with a gynaecologist, so you're not only slowing the loss but supporting why it's happening.
The essentials
What PCOS hair loss looks like
Gradual thinning over the crown and a widening centre part, rather than bald patches. The hairline usually stays; density is what tends to reduce. It often accompanies other PCOS signs.
Why it happens
Raised androgens can gradually affect scalp hair follicles over time (while sometimes driving hair elsewhere). Insulin resistance frequently sits underneath, feeding the hormonal imbalance.
What treatment involves
Understanding the hormonal picture, then a plan to reduce androgen impact and steady insulin - with medication where your gynaecologist judges it useful, plus scalp-supportive measures.
How Tvarvi helps
Address the cause early
Supporting the androgens and insulin behind the loss helps protect the hair you still have.
Doctor-designed
A gynaecologist builds the plan around your tests, rather than a one-size scalp serum.
Whole-picture care
Because PCOS hair loss rarely comes alone, your plan can address cycle, skin and metabolism together.
What's included
- A gynaecologist consultation, as part of the PCOS Assessment (₹1,490)
- Hormone, androgen and thyroid tests to understand the cause
- At-home sample collection
- A plan addressing the hormonal drivers of hair loss
- Follow-up to track shedding and regrowth
PCOS Assessment
₹1,490
A gynaecologist consult and the tests your symptoms need, collected at home.
Common questions
Can PCOS cause hair loss?
Yes. Raised androgens in PCOS can gradually thin scalp hair, typically at the crown and part. It's common and, addressed early, often improves.
Is PCOS hair loss reversible?
It often improves, especially when caught early and the hormonal cause is addressed. Thinning that's been present a long time can take more patience, though there's still much that can help - which is why acting sooner matters.
Can treating my hormones help my hair?
Addressing raised androgens and insulin can reduce shedding and, for some women, support regrowth over many months. Results vary, and hair that has thinned over a long time may not fully return - patience and consistency matter.
Do I need a dermatologist or a gynaecologist?
For hormonally-driven thinning, a gynaecologist addresses the underlying cause; scalp care, for example from a dermatologist, can run alongside it.
How long before I see results?
Shedding may settle within a couple of months for some; visible regrowth takes longer - often several months of consistent treatment, and it varies from person to person.
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