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Hair loss due to pcos and pregnancy, what to do?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Get help : Hair loss from pcos can be treated by medicines and if you see a reproductive endocrinologist, endocrinologist or gyn they may be able to help. Hair loss after you have a baby is normal and resolves itself.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/28/2014

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