MAIN CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS IN WOMEN The cyst lining produces androgens and androgen precursors leading to hair loss. However, obesity, nutritional imbalance, insulin resistance and metabolic disorder is the underlying cause for PCOD. The replacement of balanced micro nutrients resets the metabolism and supports hair growth as well. Correction of metabolism in PCOD patients results in hair growth, seen clinically on serial pictures taken within 2-4 months.