If you've had some hair loss during peri, does it come back? - Hair Loss / Alopecia Message Board

viktik · 01-21-2007, 07:11 AM

Hi everyone,

Since peri hit hard 2 years ago, I have had some hair loss near my right temple. I am blonde with fine, thin hair. Even though the curling iron and hairspray help greatly, I am bothered by the hair loss. Has anyone else noticed some hair loss? If you are post-menopause, has it grown back? Do those of you with thyroid disorders notice any hair loss?

Any response will be greatly appreciated. Have a great Sunday everyone!

viktik

marian100 · 01-22-2007, 11:43 AM

i have a little patch where my hair has thinned. and it hasn't grown back. in fact it seems like my hair is thinner than it used to be. i have had a thyroid condition for several years called hashimoto's. the hair loss started long after i was diagnosed with it. i guess you could try rogaine. good luck.

deinee · 01-22-2007, 01:17 PM

Hi,
I lost alot of hair when I was fighting anemia caused by heavy periods. The hair has not grown back in so far and I doubt it will. Thankfully, I have fairly thick hair so the hair loss hasn't been too noticable. I work with a lady that has lost a ton of hair since starting peri and it is so thin on top you can see more scalp than hair. She is trying Rogaine, but so far not much difference. I wish the hair would fill back in, but I think it's doubtful. One more thing that we can blame on our hormones! I think your family history plays a part in it too. Take care.

nero · 01-22-2007, 08:21 PM

I am perimenapausal and the last few months had major hair loss just as during pregnancy. I am trying a new hair spray that you spray at the roots and it is great; it gives you volume and your hair looks and feels better. My hair is blonde and thin but I used to have lots of it. I assume its hormone changes as in pregnancy but dr. did a blood test as I also have had major fatigue. Hope it is not thyroid. I am not sure about Rogaine...although it is specifically for hair loss. Remember, you can always wear hair extensions or a wig. Yeah extensions or actually pretty neat. At 47 I wear them sometimes for a party and they are quite natural and look real....afterall you only get one kick at the cat. Have some fun....nero

Middleagedcrazy · 01-28-2007, 08:34 PM

About 8 yrs ago, I started loosing a lot of hair. As my hair was extremely thick, it was only noticable to me. I started using rogaine and have used it faithfully ever since. It did stop the hair loss. The first box will cost you 19.99, but every box has a 5 dollar coupon in it, and I figured I was worth 14.99 a month.
Fast forward to now. I skipped through peri with only bitchyness and weight gain. No hot flashes, had a partial hysto in 96, so no periods. But still there are so many problems. I wish I had have went to a doctor when the hair loss started. You really need to get your thyroid checked. I just started thyroid medicine January 1st. My hands an feet are just freezing. It isn't constant, but I will just suddenly get really cold and even with 2 pair of socks on cannot get warm.
Also, find you a female doctor. In my experience, male docs are not much interested in menopause problems. I have suffered for the last two years until I changed docs. Good luck!