Hormonal Reasons for Hair to Fall Out
Hair loss is usually thought to be a genetic condition that takes place mostly in men. However, hormonal hair loss can occur in both men and women. It is possible that these hormone levels can be controlled through medicine that can also help stop the loss of hair.
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Thyroid
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When thyroid levels are either too high or too low, hair loss can take place. Once the thyroid problem is treated and hormone levels return to normal, hair loss should stop.
Post Pregnancy
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Approximately three months after delivery, women may experience hair loss. Because hormone levels increase during pregnancy, the body will often hold onto hair it would generally lose naturally. Once the hormone levels have decreased post pregnancy, hair that generally would have already fallen out will fall out with the decrease of hormone levels.
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Birth Control Pills
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Birth control pills regulate the hormone levels that allow a woman's body to ovulate. Because the pills alter the natural hormone levels, a woman may experience hair loss.
Testosterone
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Testosterone is produced in both men and women and assists the reproductive organs in working properly. In the body, testosterone is turned into DHT (another hormone). The enzymes from this reaction can attach to hair follicles and cease hair growth, which can in turn cause hair loss.
Menopause
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Menopause causes the hormone levels in a woman's body to fluctuate. The increase and decrease in these hormones throughout menopause is known to result in possible hair loss due to its effect on the hair follicles.
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