Does Menopause Hair Loss Grow Back?

Written by Robert Johnson - February 23, 2023

Many women in their 40s and 50s may experience hair loss as a symptom of menopause. It can be quite distressing for these women, as no one wants to see their hair thinning or disappearing altogether. The good news is that this type of hair loss is usually temporary and does grow back once the woman has passed through the transition of menopause.

It's important to note that not all types of hair loss are related to menopause itself. Many other factors such as genetics, medical conditions, medications, stress, diet, and aging can also result in hair thinning or shedding. Consult with your doctor if you're concerned about any kind of hair loss to determine its cause.

Hormone Changes & Hair Loss
During menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels in the body decline significantly — this process often causes changes in hormone levels which can lead to various symptoms including thinning or shedding of hairs. Women tend to notice more rapid shedding after a longer period without these hormones present in the body; this is called telogen effluvium (TE). While TE isn’t necessarily linked specifically to menopause but rather an overall decrease in hormones over time, it’s an unfortunate side effect for some undergoing this transition. Fortunately there are treatments available that may help reduce the severity of TE and restore healthier looking hair.*

Good News: This Type Can Grow Back
The good news here is that this type of hormone-related hair loss typically grows back on its own when women reach post-menopausal stage and their hormonal balance stabilizes — usually after two years or so following their last menstrual period. During this time patience is key — it can take up to six months before you start seeing results from any treatment methods prescribed by your doctor.*

Treatments Available For Menopausal Hair Loss
If you’re concerned about your thinning hair during this transition there are various options available depending on what’s causing your specific issue. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be recommended by your doctor if low estrogen seems to be a factor; other treatments like scalp massage/stimulation with essential oils have also been found effective for some cases.*

• *Medications: ** Finasteride (a prescription pill) for male-pattern baldness or minoxidil (a topical foam solution) have both been proven effective against female-pattern baldness when used early enough.
• Laser Therapy : Low level laser light therapy helps stimulate regrowth by invigorating dormant follicles on the head.* - Dietary Supplements : Biotin (Vitamin B7) is one supplement that experts believe could help counteract certain forms of TE due to its role as a coenzyme involved in cell metabolism .*

At Hormone Treatment Center our board certified endocrinologist will create an individualized program for you based on a personalized assessment conducted with advanced diagnostics technology so we can get a detailed understanding of your body's chemistry. Using these insights we formulate tailored therapies including hormones replacement therapy and nutraceutical supplementation that have been proven successful for many patients suffering from different types of menopausal side effects like Menopausal Hair Loss. If you would like more information feel free contact us today!

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