HAIR AND MENOPAUSE

Hair loss during menopause: causes and patterns

During menopause, hormonal shifts can coincide with increased hair loss or gradual thinning. The pattern and progression help to identify the possible direction.
Hair loss during menopause: causes and patterns

Briefly summarized

  • Increased hair loss and gradual thinning are not the same pattern.
  • Diffuse shedding can follow a hormonal or physical change.
  • A wider parting is more often associated with gradual pattern thinning.
  • The Hair Check helps bring timing, distribution, and context together.
Why does the hair change?

HORMONAL LIFE STAGE

Why does the hair change?

Estrogen and progesterone levels change around menopause. At the same time, stress, sleep, diet, and genetic predisposition can affect the hair cycle.

As a result, hair may temporarily shed more or gradually become finer.

 Compare stress-related and hormonal hair loss

TWO DIRECTIONS

Diffuse or gradual

Sudden increased hair shedding across the entire scalp may indicate telogen effluvium. A gradually widening part or thinning crown is more often associated with androgenetic alopecia.

Both patterns can also occur at the same time.

 Compare diffuse hair loss and pattern thinning
Diffuse or gradual
What can you observe yourself?

FOLLOW THE PROGRESS

What can you observe yourself?

Take photos each month under the same lighting and pay attention to your part, crown, and hairline. Also note changes in menstruation, illness, stress, and weight.

The trend over several months provides more information than a single wash.

TARGETED SUPPORT

Which formula fits?

TRIX Basic Alpha is formulated to support nutrition in cases of gradual pattern thinning. TRIX Basic Beta is suited to a temporary diffuse profile following a physical, hormonal, or emotional change.

The Hair Check helps determine which direction best matches your answers.
Which formula fits?
When assessment is advisable

KEEP WATCHING

When assessment is advisable

Have rapidly increasing hair loss, bald patches, or symptoms such as redness, pain, and flaking assessed.

Professional assessment can also help if you remain uncertain.

Look at pattern and timing

Compare the middle parting, crown, and overall density over several months and note when the change began.

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Hair loss in women

Patterns in women

Learn how age, life stage, and distribution work together to provide direction.

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Androgenetic alopecia

Gradual thinning

Androgenetic alopecia

Recognise pattern thinning at the part and crown.

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Telogen effluvium

Diffuse hair loss

Telogen effluvium

Learn what a temporary shift in the hair cycle looks like.

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Frequently asked questions about hair loss during menopause

Can menopause cause hair loss?

Hormonal changes can affect the hair cycle and make existing genetic predisposition more noticeable.
Is hair loss during menopause always temporary?

That depends on the pattern. Diffuse shedding may be temporary; pattern thinning generally develops gradually.
What does a wider parting mean?

A gradually widening part may be consistent with female pattern thinning.
Can I have two patterns at the same time?

Yes, diffuse hair loss and gradual pattern thinning can overlap.
Which TRIX Basic formula is right for you?

Alpha is consistent with pattern thinning, while Beta is associated with a temporarily diffuse profile. The Hair Check helps you choose.
When should I have it assessed?

In case of rapid progression, bald patches, scalp problems, or ongoing uncertainty.

FIND YOUR DIRECTION IN 2 MINUTES

What pattern do you recognise?

The free Hair Check brings together distribution, timing, and context.
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