It's understandable to feel concerned about shedding, especially when you're already putting in the effort with a natural approach. Some initial shedding can actually happen when starting treatments like spironolactone — it can be part of the hair cycle resetting before improvement kicks in.
That said, two months is still Show Full Answer
It's understandable to feel concerned about shedding, especially when you're already putting in the effort with a natural approach. Some initial shedding can actually happen when starting treatments like spironolactone — it can be part of the hair cycle resetting before improvement kicks in.
That said, two months is still relatively early. Many myPCOSteam members report that it takes longer to see noticeable results, and some note that hair loss stabilizes before regrowth begins. Alongside your supplements, a few natural options that have shown some promise for PCOS-related hair loss include:
- Zinc — the only supplement with scientific backing for hair regrowth specifically in PCOS
- Rosemary essential oil — two studies suggest it may be as effective as Rogaine
- Rice bran oil — one study found it helpful for promoting new growth
Biotin results tend to be mixed — some myPCOSteam members swear by it, others say it didn't help. It's really worth looping in your doctor about the shedding you're experiencing. They can check iron, vitamin D levels, and other factors that may be contributing. Stress can also be a sneaky culprit — as one myPCOSteam member put it, "paying attention to stress levels could be more important than taking any supplement."
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