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Is Your Hair Shedding Hormonal? This Quiz Can Help You Find Out

Could hormones be behind your hair shedding? This quiz helps you spot possible patterns before you talk to a doctor.

By the Journal Editors Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Maida Sabackic, PharmD, RPh

Dr. Maida Sabackic, PharmD, RPh is a licensed and registered Pharmacist. Dr. Sabackic is a 2011 graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Boston, where she obtained her Doctorate in Pharmacy. She has spent her career in community healthcare with a focus on integrative health and natural medicines. She is the Head of Science & Education at OMI WellBeauty.

Is Your Hair Shedding Hormonal? This Quiz Can Help You Find Out

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Hormone changes can sometimes be one reason for hair shedding, especially during times like postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, or changes in your cycle.

But hair loss can also happen for other reasons, like stress, low nutrient levels, illness, or scalp problems. Before starting any treatment or supplements, it’s best to talk to a doctor or dermatologist so you can get a clearer answer.

Take this quiz to help you evaluate the changes you might have been noticing.

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Is Your Hair Shedding Hormonal? This Quiz Can Help You Find Out

Shedding can show up during postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, cycle changes, or after starting or stopping hormonal birth control. This quiz can help you think through the pattern, but it is not a diagnosis.

Question 1

Have you noticed more shedding around a time of hormone-related change in your life, like postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, changes in your cycle, or starting or stopping hormonal birth control?

Medical Disclaimer

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither OMI nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

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