You might first notice it in your hairbrush. Maybe you suddenly feel your ponytail is a little thinner than before. Or perhaps the part has slowly widened and the scalp has become a bit easier to spot.
If you’re in the middle of menopause and thinking: What on earth is happening to my hair?, you are certainly not the only one.
Alongside hot flashes, changed sleep, mood swings, dry mucous membranes and all the other things we’ve gradually become better at talking about, menopause can also leave its mark on the hair. That’s completely normal — and fortunately there are things you can do about it!
Hair loss and thinning hair are very common among women around and after menopause.
In a study of women aged 50 to 65 after menopause, researchers found signs of so-called female pattern hair loss in 52.2 percent. In other words, more than every other woman in the examined group.
So no. It’s not necessarily just your imagination if your hair no longer behaves the way it used to.
Why do you lose hair during menopause?
Hormones likely play a role.
As you approach menopause, the body’s production of estrogen falls. We know that both estrogens and androgens are involved in regulating the hair growth cycle, and research shows that the phases of hair growth change after menopause. Female pattern hair loss also becomes more common with age and is frequently seen around menopause.
However, that doesn’t mean that all hair loss during menopause is simply due to “too little estrogen.”
Hair loss can also be linked to genetics, age, stress, illness, medication, metabolism and deficiencies. For the vast majority of women with female pattern hair loss, levels of male sex hormones are actually normal.
In classic female pattern hair loss some hair follicles gradually become smaller. Hairs become finer and shorter, and hair density is reduced. In women it often appears as diffuse thinning on the top of the head and around the part, while the front hairline is typically preserved.
And that can feel quite unfair.
For hair is for many closely connected to identity and the feeling of looking like yourself. So it’s completely understandable if it weighs on you when your hair suddenly becomes thinner.
Is it menopause, or is something else causing the hair loss?
That’s an important question.
Although hair loss becomes more common with age and around menopause, you shouldn’t automatically conclude that hormones are the whole explanation.
If you suddenly begin to lose a lot of hair, develop clear bald patches, or if the hair loss is accompanied by itching, burning, pain or noticeable changes in the scalp, it should be assessed by a doctor or dermatologist.
The same applies if hair loss is rapid or pronounced without an obvious explanation.
In some cases it may be relevant to check, among other things, iron status or thyroid function, depending on symptoms and medical history.
Because it’s important to know the cause before deciding what to do about it.
What can you do about hair loss during menopause?
First and foremost: give your hair time.
Hair grows slowly. Annoyingly slowly, in fact.
There is therefore no treatment, serum or supplement that gives significantly more hair from one week to the next. When working on hair growth and hair loss, you should think in months rather than days.
But there are things you can do.
It can be a good idea to eat a varied diet and ensure sufficient protein and nutrients. Take care of your hair and scalp, and try to limit unnecessary wear from very tight hairstyles, excessive heat and aggressive treatments.
And you can work actively on the scalp and hair roots themselves.
GROW hair serum for hair loss
GROW from Cana Care is developed for people who experience hair loss and want to support healthy hair growth and scalp condition.
The most important thing about the product is that it is clinically tested.
In 2025 GROW was investigated in a 90-day clinical study carried out by the independent testing institute J.S. Hamilton Testing Laboratory under the supervision of a trichologist and dermatologist. Participants used GROW morning and evening for 90 days.
After the 90 days the test showed that:
- 95% experienced reduced hair loss
- 86% experienced growth of new hairs
- 95% experienced fuller hair
- 91% experienced less tendency to a dry scalp
GROW contains, among other ingredients, AnaGain, based on extract from pea sprouts, as well as Capilia Longa from turmeric root. The serum consists of 99 percent natural ingredients and is applied directly to the scalp.
Usage is simple: two pipettes morning and evening are massaged into the scalp.
And again, patience is important.
In the clinical test the effect was evaluated after 90 days of use, so a consistent routine over time is important.
Hair loss during menopause is common
Much happens to the body around menopause.
Sleep, skin, mucous membranes, energy levels and hormones can change, and it can feel like an extra injustice if the hair also becomes thinner.
But hair loss during menopause is common, and fortunately there are several things you can do.
The most important things are to be curious about the cause, give the scalp good conditions, and seek professional help if the hair loss is sudden, severe or worrying.
And if you choose to work actively on hair growth, remember that hair works at its own pace.
Small new hairs count too.
