Menopause is when a woman’s periods stop due to lower hormone levels. With October being Menopause Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to discuss the somewhat taboo subject of hair loss during the change.
An estimated five to six out of 10 women experience hair loss in perimenopause and menopause as their hormone levels fall.
“Hair loss during menopause is not a sign that something is medically wrong, but it can be startling to many women,” says Chapel Hill Gynaecology.
