Hormonal Imbalances & Hair Health
If you’ve been struggling with hair fall, your first instinct might be to buy a new shampoo, a fancy serum, or some “hair growth” gummies. But here’s the truth: Hair loss is not just a hair problem—it’s a health problem.
Hair doesn’t just fall out randomly; it’s a reflection of what’s happening inside your body. If your hormones are out of balance, no amount of oiling, shampooing, or salon treatments will give you long-term results. Instead of treating the symptom (hair loss), you need to fix the root cause.
For many women, the real reason behind hair loss isn’t their hair care routine—it’s hidden hormonal imbalances like PCOS, thyroid issues, menopause, or chronic stress. Let’s break down how each of these affects your hair and what actually works to restore hair growth.
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1. PCOS & Androgenic Hair Loss
🔹 The Problem:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal causes of hair thinning in women. It’s linked to high androgen (male hormone) levels, which trigger DHT—a hormone that shrinks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
🔹 The Mistake:
Many women with PCOS-related hair loss waste time trying biotin shampoos or expensive hair treatments, when the real solution lies in balancing their hormones.
🔹 The Root Cause Solution:
✅ DHT Blockers – Natural DHT blockers. There are some natural supplements but yu can start with pumpkin seed oil (can reduce hair follicle damage) on your own .
✅ Regulate Insulin – PCOS is closely linked to insulin resistance. Cutting back on sugar and processed carbs can help lower androgens naturally. Focus on create low glycemic load meals.
✅ Balance Hormones from Within – Supplements like inositol have been proven to reduce androgen levels and improve hair health. ( this must be given to you by your gynaecologist)
🔬 PubMed Study: A 2021 study found that inositol supplementation significantly reduced androgen levels in women with PCOS, improving hair loss symptoms.
The Takeaway: If PCOS is the root cause of your hair loss, no shampoo will fix it. You need to focus on balancing your hormones first.
2. Thyroid Disorders & Hair Shedding
🔹 The Problem:
Your thyroid controls metabolism, energy levels, and hair growth. When it’s underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism), hair can become thin, brittle, and fall out in clumps.
🔹 The Mistake:
Thinking hair fall is a scalp issue and trying to fix it with anti-hair fall shampoos. If your thyroid is imbalanced, the real solution is restoring proper thyroid function.
🔹 The Root Cause Solution:
✅ Get Your Thyroid Checked – Ask your doctor for a full thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4, and thyroid antibodies).
✅ Support Thyroid Function – Nutrients like selenium, iodine, and zinc are essential for thyroid health.
✅ Manage Stress – Chronic stress worsens thyroid imbalances and hair shedding.
🔬 PubMed Study: Research shows that selenium supplementation helps reduce thyroid inflammation and supports healthy hair regrowth. ( this must be given to you by a health care professional)
The Takeaway: If your thyroid hormones are out of balance, no hair oil will work. The key is fixing your thyroid health first.
3. Menopause & Estrogen Decline
🔹 The Problem:
During menopause, estrogen levels drop, and this affects hair growth. Estrogen helps keep hair in the growth phase, so when levels fall, hair starts thinning and shedding more than usual.
🔹 The Mistake:
Women often try collagen powders or expensive hair treatments without addressing the hormonal changes happening inside their bodies.
🔹 The Root Cause Solution:
✅ Phytoestrogens – Foods like flaxseeds, soy, and chickpeas can naturally support estrogen levels.
✅ Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid – Helps counteract the loss of estrogen-related skin and hair dryness.
✅ Hormone Therapy (If Needed) – Some women benefit from low-dose estrogen therapy to slow hair loss.
🔬 PubMed Study: A 2022 study found that collagen supplementation improved hair thickness and scalp hydrationin postmenopausal women.
The Takeaway: If menopause is the reason behind your hair loss, a new conditioner won’t fix it. Balancing estrogen naturally is the key.
4. Stress & Cortisol-Induced Hair Shedding
🔹 The Problem:
Chronic stress increases cortisol, which triggers telogen effluvium—a condition where hair follicles shift prematurely into the shedding phase. This can happen after prolonged stress, illness, or even crash dieting.
🔹 The Mistake:
People with stress-related hair loss often spend money on hair regrowth serums. But unless you reduce stress and cortisol levels, the shedding won’t stop.
🔹 The Root Cause Solution:
✅ Adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Holy Basil) – Reduce cortisol and improve hair growth.( Please note these can interact with other conditions. Please do not take these on your own)
✅ Scalp Massage with Rosemary Oil – Increases circulation and lowers stress.
✅ Better Sleep & Relaxation – Good sleep reduces cortisol spikes and improves hair growth.
🔬 PubMed Study: Research shows ashwagandha reduces cortisol levels by 30%, helping prevent stress-related hair loss.
The Takeaway: If stress is causing your hair fall, no topical treatment will help. You need to lower cortisol and improve recovery.
The Big Picture: Fixing Hair Loss from the Inside Out
Most women look for external solutions when they see hair fall—switching shampoos, trying DIY remedies, or buying expensive hair vitamins. But the real solution is fixing the internal cause.
✔️ If PCOS is causing hair loss, you need to balance androgens.
✔️ If thyroid issues are behind shedding, you need to optimize thyroid function.
✔️ If menopause is affecting hair growth, you need to support estrogen levels.
✔️ If stress is the trigger, you need to manage cortisol levels.
The truth? Healthy hair starts from the inside. And in the next section, we’ll look at the nutritional deficiencies that secretly cause hair loss—and how to fix them.
Something to think about :
Shampoos and serums are like band-aids. If you don’t fix the root cause of your hair loss, the problem will keep coming back.
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