What Causes Hair Loss in Menopause and Perimenopause? 

Menopause and perimenopause-related hair loss primarily occur as a result of hormonal changes. Estrogen levels drop as women approach these stages, which results in the small amounts of testosterone that are present having a significantly more noticeable impact. This can result in female pattern hair loss and a wide range of other, more subtle hair changes. 

Shortening the hair growth cycle and damaging hair follicles are the two main ways in which these changes to women’s hormone balance can result in hair loss. Hair can also become weaker during menopause and perimenopause, which can make it break more easily. 

Can Hair Loss Due to Low Estrogen Grow Back? 

Hair usually grows back once your hormones stabilize after menopause, although it will not always look or feel exactly the same. New hair that starts growing after menopause is often thinner and weaker than younger hair, which means that it is often necessary to design a new hair care routine that incorporates products that are specifically made for post-menopausal hair. 

Permanent hair loss is generally only possible in the case of female pattern baldness or when roots are severely damaged, which means that menopause rarely causes this problem on its own. 

Identify Your Hair Type to Find the Best Solution 

Understanding your hair type is an important step in determining the best products and treatments for your hair at any stage of life. This includes the specific types of hair loss treatments that are most likely to be effective. The four main hair types include: 

• Type 1 (Straight)
• Type 2 (Wavy)
• Type 3 (Curly)
• Type 4 (Coily) 

How to Preserve Your Hair During Menopause and Perimenopause 

Hair loss is one of many ways in which menopause and perimenopause impact the body, which means that finding the best ways to reduce these changes can take time. Fortunately, there are many ways to limit the impact of these life stages on your hair through both lifestyle changes and professional interventions. 

Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Preserve Hair 

Completely avoiding hair loss or other hair changes during menopause and perimenopause is difficult, but there are several natural ways to reduce the extent of these changes. Some common lifestyle changes that can make a significant difference when it comes to preserving hair during these life stages include: 

• Eating plenty of protein, which makes up a significant portion of your hair 
• Consuming other foods and vitamins that benefit your hair, such as iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids 
• Drinking plenty of water 
• Avoid exposing your hair to excessive heat or harsh chemicals 
• Avoiding excessively tight hairstyles 
• Having your vitamin and hormone levels evaluated to identify specific balance issues to target with supplements and other treatments 
• Taking steps to reduce stress, which can be hard on your hair 

Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss 

TM Hair offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical hair loss solutions to best meet the needs of various types and levels of hair loss. Menopause and perimenopause-related hair loss are often mild enough to be managed with supplements, lifestyle changes, or medications, and we can also provide more significant interventions for clients who are experiencing more significant hair loss. Some of the most helpful treatment options for female pattern hair loss include: 

• Medications, such as minoxidil, finasteride, and various anti-androgens 
• Iron supplements 
• Shampoos and other products that are specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of menopausal and perimenopausal hair 
• Red light therapy 
• Hair transplant  
• Stimulating hair growth through plasma therapy 

For a Tailored Hair Loss Solution, Contact TM Hair 

At TM Hair, we are here to help residents of Houston and surrounding areas maintain healthy and beautiful hair throughout any stage of life. Our experts have an in-depth understanding of how hair tends to be impacted by menopause and perimenopause, and we can provide recommendations for specific interventions that are most likely to be successful for each client’s specific hair type. 

Contact us today to learn more about how our hair restoration services can help you regain sleek and beautiful hair following menopause or perimenopause, or to schedule your free hair consultation!

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