Thinning Hair in Menopause – Why It Happens and What To Do About It

Thinning Hair in Menopause – Why It Happens and What To Do About It

May 4, 2026 · 34 min

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Dr. Anthony Youn discusses the causes of hair thinning during menopause and offers solutions to address it.

Ever wonder why your hair starts thinning during menopause, or why it suddenly feels weaker and harder to grow? In this episode of The Dr. Youn Show, Dr. Anthony Youn breaks down the real reasons behind menopausal hair loss, from shifting hormones and declining estrogen to the surprising role of DHT and stress. You’ll learn how these internal changes impact your hair cycle and what that actually looks like in real life. 🔗 Links and Resources (Provided by Dr. Youn): → Clean your home without hormone disrupting and skin irritating chemicals! Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DRYOUN at https://branchbasics.com/DRYOUN → I know you’ll love the BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask! For a limited time, get 15% off when you order from https://boncharge.com and use my promo code DRYOUN at checkout. → Nutrafol Women’s Balance: https://www.younbeauty.com/products/nutrafol-women-s-balance → YOUN Beauty Supplemental Collagen: https://www.younbeauty.com/products/supplemental-collagen On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:51 - Alopecia + Estrogen → 00:06:48 - Collagen Loss → 00:08:08 - Stress Induced Hair Loss → 00:11:15 - Sleep Hygiene + Meditation → 00:14:30 - HRT Study…

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