Every woman goes through menopause when they reach a certain age in their lives. For most women, menopause begins in the late 50s or 60s, with those experiencing the condition generally having not menstruated in 12 or more months. During this phase of life, women can experience many hormonal, psychological or physical changes. Many women – about 40 percent, in fact – must contend with some form of hair loss as a result of their menopause.
How does menopause relate to hair loss?
Menopause causes a decrease in female hormones, allowing the male hormones to have greater effects on the body. This can sometimes cause hair follicles to produce less hair than before, and it can cause existing hair to become brittle. Not only is your head producing fewer strands of hair, but the ones that are left are also likely to break easily. However, hormones are not the only things to blame. Factors like stress, nutrient deficiencies and health conditions can also lead to thinning hair in women.
Is menopause-caused hair loss reversible?
Thanks to scientific breakthroughs, there are a number of treatment options available for hair loss. The most permanent solution is a hair transplant procedure. A surgeon will take healthy hair from a donor site and attach it to an area with thinner coverage. Women could also opt to begin hormone therapy to help counteract any imbalances that may be causing hair loss.
Though hair loss is a fairly common part of menopause for most women, it does not have to put a damper on their golden years. Research the best treatment plan for you or contact Marotta Hair Restoration to schedule a consultation today.
Long Island hair restoration specialist and facial plastic surgeon Dr. James Marotta is here to help you reach your goals on your terms. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Marotta to restore your hair’s youthful density and your confidence today.
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