Today, I answer the next round of listener questions, both from the podcast and those I’ve been asked to address more personally on YouTube.
Join me for this episode, where we dive into an honest and authentic exploration through the lens of traditional, allopathic medicine, of why women lose their hair during perimenopause and menopause.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
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Why hair loss is often multifactorial and requires a comprehensive approach
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How declining estradiol impacts the hair follicle cycle
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Why hair growth slows and shedding increases as estrogen declines
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The typical pattern of how hair loss presents in middle-aged women
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How low or fluctuating thyroid hormone levels can increase hair loss
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The importance of checking ferritin levels, even in women who are not overtly anemic
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How insulin resistance, glycemic variability, and inflammation contribute to hair loss
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