Menopause is a natural stage in every woman’s life, but the symptoms that accompany it are far from easy. As hormone levels shift, the impact on your body is significant—and your hair is no exception. Thinning, shedding, and changes in texture are common during this transition. As a trichology prescriber, I see first-hand how distressing this can be for women, especially when it feels like it comes out of nowhere.
Prevent Menopausal Hair Loss with Personalised Treatments
However, the good news is that you can take steps to support your hair before, during, and beyond menopause. With personalised treatments, including our bespoke MP2 formulation and our Hair Loss DNA Kit, you can give your hair the best chance to thrive despite hormonal changes.
How Does Menopause Impact Your Hair?
During menopause, your body produces less oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a crucial role in maintaining the hair growth cycle. As they decline, the balance between hair growth (anagen phase) and hair shedding (telogen phase) can be disrupted.
Some of the key symptoms of menopausal hair changes include:
Increased Hair Shedding: You may notice more hair falling out during brushing or washing.
Thinning Hair: The overall density of your hair may reduce, particularly at the crown and sides.
Changes in Texture: Hair can become drier, more brittle, and harder to manage.
Reduced Hair Growth: New hair growth may slow down, making it difficult to regain lost volume.
Timeline of Hair Symptoms from Fertility to Menopause
Understanding how hair changes over time can help you act early. Here's a general timeline of hair symptoms leading up to and through menopause:
Fertile Years (20s to Early 30s):
Hair is generally at its healthiest due to balanced hormone levels.
Minor shedding and breakage may occur, but hair density remains stable.
Late 30s to Early 40s (Perimenopause):
Hair Thinning Begins: Hormonal fluctuations can cause slight thinning.
Hair Breakage Increases: Hair may become more brittle, especially with heat styling or chemical treatments.
Texture Changes: Some women notice their hair becoming drier.
Mid-40s to Early 50s (Clinical Menopause):
Increased Shedding: Hair shedding becomes more noticeable.
Significant Thinning: Reduced oestrogen and progesterone lead to more obvious hair thinning.
Slower Growth: New hair growth slows, making it harder to regain density.
Post-Menopause (50s and Beyond):
Persistent Thinning: Hair may stabilise, but density often remains lower.
Quality Decline: Hair may feel thinner and weaker due to reduced scalp circulation and nutrients.
It is ideal to start hair treatments in your late 30s or early 40s, before clinical menopause begins. Early intervention can help mitigate the more severe symptoms of hair thinning and loss.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Hair Loss
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is often prescribed to alleviate menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and bone density loss. HRT can also have a positive effect on your hair by stabilising hormone levels and slowing hair loss.
However, HRT alone isn’t always enough to fully support your hair. Personalised treatments can complement HRT, addressing hair health more directly. That’s where a targeted approach to hair care comes in.
The Power of Personalised Treatments
Every woman’s experience with menopause and hair loss is unique. This is why a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. At Grow Back, we offer a range of personalised treatments designed to support hair growth and strength through the menopause transition.
Our MP2 formulation is specifically designed to support hair follicles during hormonal shifts. This advanced treatment works by combining proven active ingredients that target hair thinning and promote healthy growth. MP2 helps to combat the effects of DHT (a by-product of testosterone known to shrink hair follicles) and supports circulation to the scalp, nourishing hair from the root.
Hair Loss DNA Kit
Understanding your genetic predisposition to hair loss can unlock the key to effective treatments. Our Hair Loss DNA Kit provides a detailed analysis of your genetic markers related to hair health. With this information, we can create a tailored treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs. By identifying your genetic strengths and vulnerabilities, we can recommend the most effective interventions, whether it’s topical treatments, supplements, or lifestyle adjustments.
Prevention: Preparing Your Hair for Menopause
Prevent Menopausal Hair Loss with Personalised Treatments
The best way to manage menopausal hair changes is to start early. By supporting your hair health before clinical menopause, you can build resilience and minimise the impact of hormonal changes. Here are some proactive steps to take:
Nourish Your Scalp: Regular use of treatments like MP2 helps maintain healthy follicles and scalp circulation.
Personalised Supplements: Consider targeted supplements like TrichoRx24, which provide nutrients to support collagen synthesis, circulation, and block DHT.
Scalp Treatments: Mesotherapy or microneedling treatments can stimulate hair growth and improve product absorption.
Stress Management: Stress can exacerbate hair loss. Incorporating mindfulness, exercise, and self-care routines can help keep your stress levels in check.
Take Control of Your Hair Health
Menopause doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to healthy, full hair. With the right approach, including personalised treatments like our MP2 formulation and insights from our Hair Loss DNA Kit, you can support your hair through every stage of life.
If you’re experiencing hair thinning or want to prepare for menopause, I’m here to help. Book a consultation today and take the first step towards personalised hair health support.
Register as a Patient and discover a treatment plan tailored to you.
Your hair is a reflection of your overall well-being. Let’s work together to ensure it stays strong, healthy, and full of life, no matter what changes lie ahead.
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