Does Menopause Cause Hair Loss in Women?
Yes, it does. Approximately a third of women in perimenopause and menopause suffer from noticeable hair loss. Only 13% of women experience hair loss before menopause. 37% of women in menopause experience hair loss. Hair loss in women is typically different than in men. Women will hardly ever get bald spots. The hair loss is more diffuse. It is generally an overall thinning effect. This can make hair styling significantly demanding. Hair loss during menopause can be caused by many factors including: – low thyroid function – changes in hormone levels (decrease or increase) – increased testosterone – increased stress (physical or emotional) – a variety of medications – fungal infections – scalp issues – anemia – genes Hair loss due to menopause is often because of a drop in estrogen in comparison to testosterone, which does not decrease at the same rate. The result is a net excess of testosterone, leading to hair loss. The good news is that menopausal hair loss due to falling estrogen lev
Menopause is one of the most common causes of female hair loss and one of the least happily endured symptom. Female hair loss can be pretty devastating to any woman in today’s modern society, which emphasizes the importance of an attractive hairdo. Just think on the thriving multi-billion dollar in the hair care industry and the numerous advertisements on shampoo, styling products and hair loss treatments. Like childbirth, menopause is a natural occurring state for women and – also like childbirth – the changes manifested in the body can be traumatic. Women begin menopause between the ages of 30 and 70, with most beginning between the mid 40s and mid 50s. However, menopause can occur unnaturally, that is, after surgery or medical treatment. In this case, the symptoms may be much more severe and female hair loss is much more likely. Female hair loss is not a guaranteed symptom of menopause. It is less common than, for example, hot flashes and mood changes. Women experience female hair l
Menopause is a time of change, some good and some not so good. One of the more distressing problems a woman can experience is hair loss after menopause
