Time of upheaval - hair loss during the menopause

A woman's body undergoes many changes in the course of her life. First she matures from a child into a girl. Puberty sets in and the girl matures into a woman. During her fertile years, everything about her seems to blossom and be in abundance. But with the onset of the menopause and the start of the second half of life, the body adjusts to a life that no longer focuses on reproduction.

As is so often the case, hormones are the "helmsmen" of the processes that take place during this time.

The woman's cycle

Two hormones are mainly involved in the female cycle: Oestrogen, which plays a primary role in the first half of the cycle, and its "counterpart", progesterone. Incidentally, although both hormones are responsible for the female cycle, they are not purely "female" hormones. They are also produced in the male body, just in different places and in different quantities. Oestrogen initiates the first phase of the female cycle up to ovulation. Under the influence of the hormone, a follicle matures in the fallopian tubes, which will implant in the uterus in the event of pregnancy.

Progesterone in the second half of the cycle

Once ovulation has taken place, progesterone ensures that the body prepares everything for an impending pregnancy: The uterine lining increases in size and its blood flow is stimulated in order to be able to optimally care for the baby in the event of successful fertilization. The interaction of oestrogen and progesterone enables a smooth biological process for successful reproduction.

The menopause - everything a little mixed up ...

For women, the menopause is a major turning point in their lives. Regardless of whether you want to have children or not: biologically, everything "ticks" differently after the menopause. It's clear that both physically and emotionally, things "jolt" when the usual biological program is completely rewritten. The usual processes between the two hormones oestrogen and progesterone also get mixed up and the well-coordinated team sometimes stumbles ...

Hormonal problems as the main reason for hair loss in women

Women are suffering from hair loss more and more frequently. But precisely because the problem can become commonplace, there is often a great deal of uncertainty. The fact is that fluctuations in hormone levels very often result in short-term or permanent hair loss. Oestrogen, for example, is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle. If the oestrogen level drops, this is shortened and hair loss can be the result.

Oestrogen deficiency or excess? Both can lead to hair loss

During the menopause, the body reduces the production of oestrogen and progesterone until menstruation finally stops for good. However, it is not only the absolute decrease in hormone levels that causes the body problems - a disruption in the ratio of oestrogen to progesterone also leads to the typical menopausal symptoms. If, for example, the level of progesterone drops more than that of oestrogen, this is referred to as oestrogen dominance - both levels drop, but in the wrong proportion to each other. The symptoms are similar to those of a pure oestrogen deficiency.

The menopause is not the only cause

Hormonal fluctuations similar to those caused by the menopause also frequently occur in women who have had their ovaries removed for health reasons or who have had their uterus removed. In all these cases, the hormonal balance is thrown out of kilter to such an extent that the consequences can be seen in hair growth disorders and hair loss.

How can Thymuskin help?

In the case of hair loss, the causes should be clarified precisely, because if these are not eliminated, it is difficult to solve the problem completely. In addition to causal therapy, Thymuskin helps with all types of hair loss in several ways: it inhibits the enzymes responsible for hair loss and helps to improve the condition of the hair through its long-term effect. It acts directly at the hair root, where the hair life cycle begins, and contributes to its regeneration and to prolonging the growth phase. The formation of hair cells in the hair matrix is stimulated and thus new hair growth is stimulated.

You should also try to approach your menopause as calmly as possible, as stress and worry can exacerbate the symptoms during such phases of life.