Women's Hormone Health · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Menopause Hair Loss and Thinning Hair
A wider part, a thinner ponytail or more hair in the brush can be unsettling. Hormone changes are a common cause in midlife.
Why it happens
Why hair thins
Estrogen and progesterone help keep hair in its growth phase. As they fall, the relative effect of androgens increases, and hair follicles can shrink, especially along the part and crown. Thyroid disease, low iron, stress and crash dieting can also cause shedding.
Common signs
- Wider part or thinning crown
- More shedding in the shower or brush
- Finer, more brittle hair
- Slower regrowth
- Occasionally, new facial hair
What can help
Ways to feel better
Everyday steps
- Eat enough protein and iron
- Be gentle with heat and tight styles
- Manage stress and sleep
- Ask about topical treatments
See a doctor sooner if
- Hair is falling out in patches
- Sudden heavy shedding
- Scalp redness, scaling or pain
- Hair loss with fatigue or weight change
Treatment options
Hormones and hair health
We check thyroid function, iron and hormone levels to find the cause. When declining estrogen is a factor, a balanced hormone plan may support hair health as part of a broader approach. Testosterone dosing in women is monitored carefully because too much can worsen thinning.
When symptoms are driven by falling or fluctuating estrogen and progesterone, hormone replacement therapy for women may help. Options include bioidentical estradiol, progesterone and, for some women, low-dose testosterone, delivered as creams, patches, pills or EvexiPEL hormone pellets. Women who still have a uterus need progesterone along with estrogen.
We treat thinning hair for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit starts with lab work and a real conversation about your symptoms.
Questions
Common questions
Is hair loss a symptom of menopause?
Yes. Many women notice thinning during perimenopause and after menopause.
Will my hair grow back?
Hair often improves once the cause is addressed, though regrowth is slow and takes months.