You might first notice it on your hairbrush. Maybe your ponytail suddenly feels a little thinner than before. Or perhaps the parting 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're certainly not the only one.
Because 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 your hair. It's completely normal - and fortunately there's something 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 years post-menopause, researchers found signs of so-called female pattern hair loss in 52.2 percent. That is, more than one in two women in the group studied.
So no. It's not necessarily just your imagination if your hair no longer behaves the way it used to.
Why does hair fall out during menopause?
Hormones likely play a role.
As you approach menopause, the body's production of estrogen declines. 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 often 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 related to genetics, age, stress, illness, medication, thyroid function and nutritional deficiencies. In most women with female pattern hair loss, levels of male sex hormones are actually normal.
In classic female pattern hair loss, some hair follicles gradually shrink. Hairs become finer and shorter, and hair density is reduced. In women this often appears as diffuse thinning on the top of the head and around the parting, while the frontal hairline is typically preserved.
And that can feel pretty unfair.
For many, hair is closely tied to identity and the feeling of looking like yourself. So it's completely understandable if it occupies your thoughts when hair suddenly becomes thinner.
Is it menopause, or is the hair loss caused by something else?
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 losing a lot of hair, develop clear bald patches, or if the hair loss is accompanied by itching, burning, pain or obvious changes in the scalp, it should be evaluated by a doctor or dermatologist.
The same applies if the hair loss is rapid or pronounced without an obvious explanation.
In some cases it may be relevant to check things like iron status or thyroid function, depending on symptoms and medical history.
It's important to know the cause before deciding what to do about it.
What can be done about hair loss during menopause?
First and foremost: give your hair time.
Hair grows slowly. Annoyingly slowly, in fact.
Therefore there is no treatment, serum or supplement that provides significantly more hair from one week to the next. When working on hair growth and hair loss, you have to 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, intense 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 experiencing hair loss who want to support healthy hair growth and scalp health.
The most important thing about the product is that it is clinically tested.
In 2025 GROW was tested 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 a dermatologist. Participants applied GROW morning and evening for 90 days.
After the 90 days, the test showed that:
- 95% experienced reduced hair loss
- 86% experienced new hair growth
- 95% experienced fuller hair
- 91% experienced less tendency toward a dry scalp
GROW contains, among other ingredients, AnaGain, based on pea sprout extract, 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, massaged into the scalp.
And again, patience is required.
In the clinical test the effect was assessed after 90 days of use, so a consistent routine over time is important.
Hair loss during menopause is common
There is a lot happening in the body around menopause.
Sleep, skin, mucous membranes, energy levels and hormones can change, and it can feel like an extra injustice if your hair also becomes thinner.
But hair loss during menopause is common, and fortunately there are several things you can do.
The most important thing is to be curious about the cause, give your scalp the best possible conditions and seek professional help if the hair loss is sudden, severe or worrisome.
And if you choose to actively work on hair growth, remember that hair grows at its own pace.
Small new hairs count too.
