Hormonal Hair Loss
Hair thinning or loss related to hormones is more common than most people realise. It can occur at different life stages and is linked to androgens, thyroid hormones, estrogen, and iron levels.
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What causes it
In PCOS, elevated androgens miniaturise hair follicles causing female pattern hair loss. In perimenopause, declining estrogen and relative androgen dominance can trigger shedding. Thyroid dysfunction and iron deficiency are other common hormonal causes.
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Note when shedding seems heavier, whether it correlates with cycle phase or life stress, and any other hormonal symptoms. Hair loss is often the symptom that prompts women to investigate their hormonal health more broadly.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor for blood tests including thyroid function, ferritin, androgens, and hormones. Hair loss is almost always a symptom of something treatable.
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