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Any women out there that know of any products or prescriptions that remedy menopause hair loss. I'm blessed that I always had such thick hair, because now, only I notice that it's not as thick. But I still want it thicker again. The internet has so much propaganda from BS companies selling their quack remedies. Most will have you wasting your money. I come on here in the hopes that someone found something that actually helps.

I'm post menopausal but lost hair due to Covid.

I'm currently using Nutrafol which seems to be working. It's been almost two months and I've noticed hair growth on my temples which was gone after Covid.

The only negative is you have to take it after a good meal. I have acid reflux and if I don't have a full stomach I'm in pain.

Also, the recommended dose is four pills per day, but bc of my acid reflux I'm taking two. Not sure if the suggested dose would make a huge difference, but I decided on my own to cut it in half and I am seeing a decent improvement. I believe it takes about six months for a really noticeable change.

I didn’t have any luck with Nutrafol and I thought it was kind of pricey. My dermatologist has prescribed 2 oral meds: Spironolactone and Minoxidil. Minoxidil is rogaine, but it now comes in a pill form. When I first started taking it, there was extra shedding. Don’t worry, this is normal. Now I notice very few hairs in my hairbrush. I was told these meds slow or stop the process but they don’t cause hair to regrow. Good luck! I never thought this would be an issue but so many women seem to be struggling with this!!

I went through this and assumed it was menopause or stress. I went to the doctor for joint pain and exhaustion and it turned out I was Hypoglycemic. I take thyroid medication once a day and my hair has grown back thicker than ever. I had no idea thinning hair could be a symptom of that.

Thank you ladies. @ staystrong101, I'll check with my physician. I have an annual coming up soon. I'll see what she recommends and mention your prescriptions. @Charity411, I'm not hypoglycemic. I pretty much know it's menopause. Had several extensive panels of blood work done a few months ago for other stuff.

I went to the doctor for joint pain and exhaustion and it turned out I was Hypoglycemic. I take thyroid medication once a day

Do you mean you were hypothyroid? That's what someone would take thyroid medication for.

And yes, StillLivin - if you had a blood panel a few months ago, they would have likely tested you for that.

I've taken Synthroid for almost 30 years now after having a partial thyroidectomy due to nodules. I've been lucky with my endocrinologist/PCP as they really understand that you have to look at more than TSH and free T4; they should also look at free T3. And in my case, because I have nodules on the remaining thyroid, they add a couple of other tests.

Number4. Duh. Yes, hypothyroidism

Hair loss is usually impacted by something physical/emotional that happened about3-4 mos prior to the shedding/thinning event. So if you can Covid, or bad illness then the loss is not immediate, it comes later, and response to any treatment takes as long to see if it's really helping.
Increasing collagen definitely will help, washing less will slow the loss, it's still gonna happen, but will allow your body more time to rebound, and correct what is imbalanced.
Hormonal changes, thyroid issues, poor nutrition are usually the factors that will cause loss to the point where it is problematic.
Making sure you are also getting enough protein daily is HUGE in recovery from hair loss, 80 grams a day for women, 100 for men. Yap that's a lot of protein, but you have to have it to have the resources to grow it. Hair and nails are are one of the first things to suffer from poor nutrition. Many of us that are here for the same reason have experienced hair loss during that time too due to the stress, and inability to eat in those times.

So it is multifactoral to get it back, good diet, supplements of the right nutrients, and removing the stressor that may have been the start of it.

You guys are great. I didn't expound, I probably should have. First, I'm a science major studying to be a dietitian so I already know quite a bit about all of these medical issues as well as proper macros. Second, yes, they checked me for a LOT because it was for something else. Had a kidney function panel, liver fx panel, thyroid (T3, T4, and free both), histamine, lipids, some vitamin deficiencies, etc. So I am 99.9% sure it's just basic hormones from menopause. Oh, and I have Hashimoto's as well as T2D. So I know about levothyroxine, etc.
It's not even a lot of hair loss, I'm just vain about my beautiful locks and wanted to prevent further loss.
@Charity411, I had wondered about you talking about hypoglycemia AND thyroid function. Lol, I thought you meant you had two different medical issues causing you hair loss.
Again, thanks ladies. You guys are the best and always thorough!

StillLivin - how about some HRT? See if that helps, it may also minimize the other fun stuff that comes w/ it.

Yes, I was going to bring that up at my physical. Fortunately for me, all the other menopause symptoms have passed me by. Hopefully it remains that way. I have fibroid, endometriosis, PCOS, and Hashimoto's. For 20 of my 40 years experiencing periods, I was absolutely miserable. I've had to have D&Cs, cyst removal surgery, and often bled for months at a time instead of days, so I'll take this blessing thank you very much!

Hashimoto disease affects the thyroid, which can cause hair loss. Plus, thyroid deficiencies can contribute to brittle finger nails and even depression.

Which is why I have a full thyroid panel and histamine lab work done each 6 months. Ive been on Levothyroxine for 20 years.

I am going through this now. Started late December using Mielle Rosemary and Nioxin shampoo as well as a scalp massager. I have seen new hair growing around week 7 and I am cautiously optimistic. Most people recommend OTC off brand mens rogaine found at Sam’s club or Costco. I opted not because it can result in heart incidents or facial hair.

I have severe hair loss. I finally shaved it on the sides and have about 3/4 inch on the top. I prefer it for summer.

This is all so very interesting to me. I have been having the same issues with hair loss. And fingernail peeling.

My hair goes down to just below my rear end, but the last couple of feet is practically no hair at all.

I have low thyroid. I have been taking Armour Thyroid off and on for a few years, first at 30 mg per day then up to 60, then up to 90. Then after a blood test about a year ago, I was taken off of it altogether. Then, after six months of not taking it at all, I am back on 60 mg a day again. except I don’t even take it.

Mine is hypothyroidism, and the term Hashimoto’s has been used. I have been trying to decide if I should see an endocrinologist rather than just depend on my GP. Is that right… Endocrinologist? For Thyroid?

Actually, my GP has retired recently, and I haven’t even seen his replacement for myself. I have been to see him with my husband, and I am not impressed.

Anyway, I’m older than God, and my once pretty blond hair is now a sickly shade of something in the brown family. I have been thinking about just chopping it off, but 69 years is a long time to have the same hair, and I don’t know if I’m up for the change.

Y’all, please keep posting about what things seem to help you. I can’t imagine how nice it would be to be able to brush my hair in the morning and not come up with a fist full of hair from the brush.

What's Right, yessss!!! See an endocrinologist. Hashimoto's isn't something to play with. It can affect your health in other ways. I get tested every 6 months and see my endocrinologist about every 2 years for all kinds of other labs to see what's going in in my body.

Yeah, I think I may. When I google hypothyroidism I see a list of 10-12 symptoms and I have all of them but 1…something about periods.

And I’m about 25 years past all of that. So…..

I tried collagen powder mix. I put it in my shakes but you can just mix it with water.
I started getting new growth & less falling out.
I use Dr. Axe brand & find it at Whole Food grocery store.

Mine, sadly, is genetic (mom, sister, son all thin/balding) and dermatologists have basically told me that if minoxidil doesn't work (it didn't for me, but is helping my son), I'm SoL.

I have been doing extra vitamins and such, and collagen (no matter what it says, "tasteless" still tastes of the raw gelatin!), and things haven't gotten too much worse, but definitely not much better.

Might just be time for me to start figuring out wigs because I'm quite sure I'll look awful bald!