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Hi, i am experiencing some hair loss. male pattern baldness kind of but i'm a woman? i have almost no volume (thickness) in my hair but i have length, which is so confusing to me. for background, i have pcos, could it be the reason?

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Dr. Mark Fisher
Dr. Mark Fisheranswered
Neurology 31 years experience
Yes. https://wimpoleclinic.com/blog/pcos-and-hair-loss/
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Answered Aug 21, 2022
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