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Perimenopause Hair Changes

Meaning

Perimenopause Hair Changes encompass the spectrum of alterations in hair density, texture, and growth patterns experienced by women during the transition period leading up to menopause. These changes are predominantly driven by the significant and fluctuating decline in ovarian estrogen and progesterone production, which shifts the relative balance of sex hormones. Clinically, this often manifests as diffuse thinning on the scalp, a phenomenon known as female pattern hair loss, and sometimes an increase in unwanted facial hair, or hirsutism. Understanding the underlying endocrine shifts is essential for effective cosmetic and systemic therapeutic management.