Hormones and Hair Loss (cont)

Female Hormones

Hormonal imbalance in females can be a particular cause of hair loss, which is why many women notice a change in their hair during and after pregnancy, and around menopause. It is estimated that the instances of thinning hair in women increases dramatically after the age of 40 (and the onset of menopause) by almost 300% to nearly 4 in every 10 women. After menopause the ovaries may produce more male hormones (androgens) than female hormones (estrogen), and with less estrogen in a woman’s system to counter-act the effects of the androgens, there is more Testosterone available to be converted into DHT, the primary cause of genetic hair loss. Women who take pills for pregnancy and birth control are particularly susceptible to hormonal changes, and may experience a degree of hair loss as a result.

Hormones can play a part in stimulating hair growth and causing hair loss, so any imbalance, however minute, can have far reaching consequences for both men and women. The scope of this web page is to alert you to the possibility that hormonal imbalances may play a part in your hair loss, and is something to be considered when weighing up the options available to you. In all circumstances you should consult a medical professional if you suspect hormonal imbalances.