Hair loss is not one of the first symptoms of menopause that most women would think of as it is a period that has been most associated with hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain.
Like all of the above, the weakening of the hair, along with possible hair loss, comes as a result of the hormonal changes that take place in the female body during menopause and is found in a percentage close to 40%.
The main hormonal change lies in the reduction of estrogen levels, which is also the main cause of hair loss as it affects the hair growth cycle.
More comparatively, estrogen helps to keep the hair in the growth phase for longer.
Their reduction results in the above phase of the cycle becoming shorter.
While during menopause estrogen decreases, there is an increase in androgen levels.
This change does not necessarily lead to hair loss, however, it contributes to the thinning of the hair, which often results in a significant reduction in hair volume.
The above hormonal changes can lead to hair thinning or hair loss depending on the genetic predisposition of each individual.