Why Am I Losing My Hair?
Hair loss in women can be caused by hormone imbalances, menopause, thyroid disorders, stress, nutritional deficiencies, PCOS, genetics, certain medications, and other underlying health conditions. While some hair shedding is normal, excessive thinning, widening of the hair part, increased shedding, or visible scalp may be signs that an underlying issue should be evaluated. Identifying and treating the root cause is often the most important step toward improving hair growth and hair health.
What Causes Hair Loss in Women?
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Hormone Imbalance
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA influence hair growth. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause commonly contribute to thinning hair.
Thyroid Disorders
Hair loss is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions. Women with thyroid problems frequently experience diffuse thinning, dry hair, fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog.
Menopause and Perimenopause
Many women notice thinning hair during their 40s and 50s as hormone levels begin changing.
PCOS
Women with PCOS may experience hair thinning on the scalp while simultaneously developing unwanted facial hair due to elevated testosterone levels.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Iron, ferritin, vitamin D, zinc, protein intake, and other nutritional factors can affect hair growth.
Stress
Physical and emotional stress may trigger excessive hair shedding.
Hair loss in women may be caused by hormone imbalances, menopause, thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencies, stress, genetics, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, medications, or other health concerns.
Yes. Changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and other hormones can affect the hair growth cycle and contribute to thinning hair or increased shedding.
Many women notice hair thinning during perimenopause and menopause as estrogen and progesterone levels decline. Hormonal changes can alter the hair growth cycle and contribute to reduced hair density.
Yes. Hair loss is a common symptom of thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism. Women with thyroid problems often experience fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, dry skin, and hair thinning.
Female pattern hair loss often appears as diffuse thinning on the crown of the head, widening of the hair part, or reduced hair density rather than complete baldness.
Yes. Significant physical or emotional stress may trigger excessive hair shedding. This type of hair loss is often temporary once the underlying stressor is addressed.
Iron deficiency, low ferritin, vitamin D deficiency, inadequate protein intake, and other nutritional imbalances may contribute to hair thinning and poor hair growth.
Women throughout Charlotte, Belmont, Gastonia, Huntersville, Lake Wylie, Matthews, Fort Mill, and surrounding communities often seek answers at Signature Wellness when they experience thinning hair, excessive shedding, widening of the hair part, or other signs of hair loss.
Dr. Deborah Matthew, founder of Signature Wellness, is one of the Charlotte area's most recognized physicians in hormone optimization and functional medicine. Since 2006, she has helped thousands of women identify and address underlying causes of hair loss, including hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, menopause, PCOS, nutritional deficiencies, and other health concerns.
Dr. Matthew is an internationally recognized physician, best-selling author, educator, speaker, oral board examiner, and has appeared on more than 100 television programs discussing hormone health and wellness.
