It is the most cruel irony of PCOS.

You stand in the shower, and you see clumps of hair blocking the drain. You look in the mirror, and your parting seems wider than it was last year. You panic and buy expensive hair oils, biotin gummies, and thickening shampoos.

But then, you look closer at your chin or your jawline, and you see thick, dark, coarse hairs sprouting where they shouldn't be.

You might ask yourself, "How is it possible that I am going bald and getting hairy at the same time?"

It feels unfair. It feels embarrassing. But I want you to know that this is not a cosmetic problem. You cannot fix this with a shampoo. This is a hormone problem.

And the good news? Once you fix the hormone, the hair can come back.

The Science Behind PCOS Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)

To understand why this is happening, we have to talk about a hormone called DHT (Dihydrotestosterone).

In a typical female body, we have a balance of Estrogen (female hormone) and Androgens (male hormones). But in PCOS, high levels of Insulin often trigger your ovaries to overproduce Testosterone.

This Testosterone gets converted into a "Super Testosterone" called DHT.

Here is what DHT does:

1. On your Scalp: It attacks the hair follicles, shrinking them. This shortens the life of the hair strand, causing it to fall out and eventually stop growing. This usually happens at the front and top of the head (female pattern thinning).

2. On your Face/Body: It does the exact opposite. It stimulates the hair follicles on your chin, chest, and jawline to grow dark, thick hair (Hirsutism).

So, when you see PCOS hair loss, it is essentially your body shouting that your Androgens are too high.

The Science Behind PCOS Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)

To understand why this is happening, we have to talk about a hormone called DHT (Dihydrotestosterone).

In a typical female body, we have a balance of Estrogen (female hormone) and Androgens (male hormones). But in PCOS, high levels of Insulin often trigger your ovaries to overproduce Testosterone.

This Testosterone gets converted into a "Super Testosterone" called DHT.

Here is what DHT does:

1. On your Scalp: It attacks the hair follicles, shrinking them. This shortens the life of the hair strand, causing it to fall out and eventually stop growing. This usually happens at the front and top of the head (female pattern thinning).

2. On your Face/Body: It does the exact opposite. It stimulates the hair follicles on your chin, chest, and jawline to grow dark, thick hair (Hirsutism).

So, when you see PCOS hair loss, it is essentially your body shouting that your Androgens are too high.

Why "Just Taking Biotin" Won't Work

I see so many women spending thousands on Biotin supplements.

Here is the truth. Biotin is great for hair strength, but it does nothing to stop the hormonal attack on the follicle. Taking Biotin while your Androgens are high is like trying to fill a bucket with water while there is a massive hole in the bottom.

You don't need just hair vitamins. You need DHT Blockers.

And you don't always need medication for this. Nature has provided us with powerful foods that can lower DHT levels naturally.

The Diet Strategy to Reverse PCOS Hair Loss

If we want to save your hair, we have to lower Insulin (which lowers Testosterone) and block DHT. Here are my top 3 strategies.

1. The Magic of Pumpkin Seeds If you eat one thing for your hair, make it this. Pumpkin seeds are rich in Zinc and Beta-sitosterol, which are natural DHT blockers.

• How to eat them: Have 1 tablespoon of raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds every single day. Do not roast them too much or you lose the oils.

2. Spearmint Tea (Not Green Tea) Studies have shown that drinking two cups of organic Spearmint Tea a day can significantly reduce free testosterone levels in the blood. Think of it as a calm, soothing antidote to those angry hormones.

3. Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) We use this in tadka, but we usually pick it out and throw it away. Stop doing that! Curry leaves are packed with antioxidants and amino acids that prevent hair thinning.

• The Habit: Chew 2 to 3 fresh curry leaves on an empty stomach in the morning, or grind them into your chutney and actually eat them.

Losing your hair can feel like losing a part of your identity. I know how much it hurts to see that scalp showing through.

But please remember that hair growth is a slow process. It takes about 3 to 4 months of consistent internal work to see a change on the outside.

Don't lose hope. Put down the chemical treatments and start feeding your follicles from the inside. Your hair wants to grow. Let's give it the right environment to bloom.

Worried about your thinning hair? Let’s create a plan that targets your Androgens and saves your strands.

Consults today for a PCOS Reversal Diet