Is hair thinning a sign of perimenopause?
Noticeable loss or thinning of hair on the scalp.
Why it happens
Estrogen stimulates collagen production and supports hair follicle cycling. As levels decline, skin thins and loses moisture, while hair follicles miniaturize. These changes often begin subtly in the early perimenopausal transition, years before periods stop.
Don't guess.
Know your stage.
Our 5-minute Pattern Preview uses the Greene Climacteric Scale and STRAW+10 framework to show you where you are in your transition — and generate a report you can share with your doctor.
Generates a PDF you can share directly with your provider.
You are not alone
6,000 women enter menopause every day in the U.S., yet 1 in 3 receive an incorrect diagnosis first. Tracking hair thinning helps build a clinical picture of your specific transition phase — evidence you can bring to any provider.
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