I have been reading a lot of posts about people using B-12 to help re-grow hair. I have lost about half my hair at this point, so I went to the vitamin store and asked for B-12, the woman who helped me had lost a lot of her hair due to hormonal problems (not PCOS). So she recommended using Biotin instead, she had great results with it, and it is meant to help with hair loss. I did a little research on Biotin and it is used for hair re-growth, as well as for people with type 2 diabetes, it is supposed to improve glucose tolerance. So has anyone tried it, or heard anything about it, I am currently taking Metformin, but I would love to start taking this if it will help! Thanks!
(She recommended 5 mg once a day, as it says on the bottle)
i take 1000ug (micrograms) a day. my RE recomended it because apparantly it helps with fertilitiy, i dont have hair loss problems so i cant really tell you if its working or not, but good luck!
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Many of the cysters taking B-12 are doing so because they're also on Metformin, which can lead to the need for extra B-12.
Years ago, I took biotin, and my hair and nails 'did' grow faster.
That said, have you talked to your doctor about getting your androgens tested and treated? Biotin might make your hair grow faster, but if androgen sensitivity or excess are leading to fall out, you may still have problems.
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Many of the cysters taking B-12 are doing so because they're also on Metformin, which can lead to the need for extra B-12.
Years ago, I took biotin, and my hair and nails 'did' grow faster.
That said, have you talked to your doctor about getting your androgens tested and treated? Biotin might make your hair grow faster, but if androgen sensitivity or excess are leading to fall out, you may still have problems.
Does biotin cause excessive hair growth on the face??
Many of the cysters taking B-12 are doing so because they're also on Metformin, which can lead to the need for extra B-12.
Years ago, I took biotin, and my hair and nails 'did' grow faster.
That said, have you talked to your doctor about getting your androgens tested and treated? Biotin might make your hair grow faster, but if androgen sensitivity or excess are leading to fall out, you may still have problems.
Thanks for responding, my doctor has tested my androgen levels and they were off, she put me on Metformin. So, since it's my androgen levels that are out of whack, will the biotin do nothing at all? Or is it worth a try?
I don't really know anything else about biotin. I only started taking it because I was on a low carb diet, at the time which was causing even more hair loss than the pcos.
Hi, Ive been taking biotin for 4 months now and my hair is feeling and looking thicker. I dont know if its the biotin or not though because I also started taking spiro, inositol, ferrous gluconate, agnus castus around the same time. Somethings working though!
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Thanks everyone! I started taking 5mg of Biotin last night, so I'm crossing my fingers that after time it might do something! I'm also going to talk to my doctor about B-12 and if I should be taking any other vitamins. Our first couple of appoinments were kind of crazy trying to go over everything, so next time I'll bring up vitamin supplements. Thanks again!!
I too am takining 5mg of biotin daily...as well as 2500 mcg b12 for my hair loss. My question is: When does everyone take their vitamins? I am also taking metformin so I just take everything at the same time. Is this ok? or should I be spreading everything apart. Please let me know
I too am takining 5mg of biotin daily...as well as 2500 mcg b12 for my hair loss. My question is: When does everyone take their vitamins? I am also taking metformin so I just take everything at the same time. Is this ok? or should I be spreading everything apart. Please let me know
Thanks!
That's a good question! I just take mine all at the same time as well, I have found that most vitamins make my stomach upset and so does the Met, so I take all of my pills with my biggest meal. But I'm not sure if it's better to take them apart???
Biotin? 
