Hair Loss & Menopause: What Every Woman in Kansas City Should Know
By Dr. Anne Morgan | Thrive Once More, Lee’s Summit & Liberty, Missouri
It starts slowly; maybe your ponytail feels thinner, or your part looks wider. One day, you’re brushing your hair and notice more shedding than usual. If you’re in your 40s or 50s and wondering if menopause could be the cause, you’re not imagining things.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause play a significant role in hair health, and for many women in Kansas City, these shifts are frustrating and confusing. Here's what you need to know.
Hormones and Hair: A Delicate Balance
As estrogen and progesterone levels decline during menopause, their protective effect on hair follicles diminishes. These hormones help keep hair in its growing phase longer. When they drop, it can lead to increased shedding, thinning, and slower regrowth.
Compounding the problem, testosterone (which women also produce) may become more dominant in comparison. In genetically susceptible women, this can trigger androgenic alopecia, also known as female pattern hair loss.
Other Contributing Factors
Menopause doesn’t just change your hormones; it can affect your thyroid, increase stress levels, and alter your nutrient absorption, all of which are connected to hair health. Nutrient deficiencies (especially iron, ferritin, and vitamin D), chronic stress, or underlying thyroid dysfunction can all worsen hair loss.
What You Can Do
The good news? Hair loss during menopause doesn’t have to be permanent, and there are effective, root-cause solutions available.
At Thrive Once More, Dr. Anne Morgan takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to female hair loss. Whether it’s hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, or a nutritional gap, she uses advanced lab testing and non-invasive technology to create a customized recovery plan that targets the true cause, not just the symptoms.
The Hair Recovery Program includes:
Comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Morgan
Precision diagnostics: labs for thyroid, iron/ferritin, vitamin D, hormones, and inflammation markers
Microscopic scalp and follicle imaging with photo to track progress
Personalized plan with prescriptions when applicable
Medical-grade low-level laser therapy: Capillus Spectrum Laser for ongoing home use
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance to support regrowth
Ongoing follow-ups with measurable milestones every 12 weeks for 9 months
Get Your Confidence Back
If you’re experiencing hair thinning or shedding in menopause, know this: you’re not alone, and you’re not out of options.
With clinics in Liberty and Lee’s Summit, Dr. Morgan works with women throughout the Kansas City area to reclaim their confidence, vitality, and sense of self, starting with their hair.
Take the First Step
Want clarity on what’s really behind your hair changes?
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Hair Recovery Program and fill out the inquiry form.