Can Hormones Affect Your Hair? What Thinning, Shedding & Breakage Really Mean

Hair loss can be frustrating—and emotionally difficult. But here’s the good news: it’s often not permanent, and the root cause may be your hormones.

At Coastal Health & Vitality, we help clients in Richmond Hill, GA get to the bottom of hair thinning, shedding, and breakage through a functional hormone-based approach.

How Hormones Impact Hair:

💇‍♀️ Estrogen & Progesterone

These hormones help keep hair in the growth phase. When they decline (especially in perimenopause or post-partum), hair can shed more rapidly.

🧠 Thyroid Hormones

An underactive thyroid slows cell turnover—including in the scalp. This can cause hair to fall out or grow in dry and brittle.

💥 High Androgens (like DHT)

In women, elevated testosterone or DHEA can lead to male-pattern thinning, especially around the temples or crown.

😫 Cortisol (Stress)

High stress reduces blood flow to the scalp and pushes hair into the shedding phase (telogen effluvium).

Signs Your Hair Loss May Be Hormonal:

• Increased shedding during or after perimenopause

• Thinning around temples or crown

• Hair falling out in the shower or brush

• Dry, brittle strands or breakage

• Hair loss paired with fatigue, brain fog, or weight gain

How We Treat Hair Loss from a Hormonal Perspective:

• Advanced hormone testing

• Thyroid and adrenal support

• BHRT when needed to rebalance estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone

• Nutrition and supplement strategies (like biotin, collagen, iron, and B vitamins)

• Root-cause treatment plans for long-term restoration—not just cover-ups

Let’s Get to the Root of the Issue (Literally)

You deserve to feel confident and vibrant. Let’s uncover the cause of your hair loss and create a plan to restore your health—and your hair.
📞 Book a consult with our team today.