Hair Loss 101

If you’re struggling with hair loss that seems sudden or unexplained, your hormones may be to blame. Both thyroid dysfunction and imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone can disrupt your hair growth cycle and lead to thinning or shedding. At Vitality Natural Wellness, we take a root-cause approach to uncover why your hair is changing—and help you restore healthy, balanced hormones for stronger, fuller hair.

We all shed some hair every day—but when more ends up in your brush or shower drain than usual, it can be unsettling. While genetics and aging play a role in hair changes, sudden or excessive hair loss can be your body’s way of signaling that something deeper is off—especially when it comes to your hormone balance.

How Hormones Affect Hair Growth

Your hair grows in cycles, and hormones play a huge part in keeping those cycles healthy. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones all help regulate growth, texture, and thickness. When these hormones shift—whether from stress, perimenopause, postpartum changes, or thyroid dysfunction—your hair may respond by thinning or shedding.

The Thyroid–Hair Connection

Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and cellular energy. These same hormones also influence hair follicles.

• Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) can slow your body’s processes, leading to dry, brittle hair or overall thinning.

• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) may cause increased shedding and finer hair texture.

Because thyroid-related hair loss often occurs gradually and diffusely (across the entire scalp rather than in patches), it can easily go unnoticed until you see significant changes.

Other Hormonal Triggers of Hair Loss

Hair loss is also common when other hormone systems fall out of balance:

• Estrogen and progesterone drops during perimenopause or after childbirth can cause increased shedding.

• Elevated androgens (like testosterone or DHT) can lead to pattern hair loss, especially around the temples and crown.

• Chronic stress raises cortisol, which can shift your body into a “survival mode” that deprioritizes hair growth.

Root-Cause Testing and Functional Solutions

At Vitality Natural Wellness, we don’t just treat hair loss at the surface. We use comprehensive lab testing to uncover the why behind your symptoms—looking at thyroid function, sex hormones, stress hormones, nutrient status, and inflammation markers.

Once we identify the underlying imbalance, we work with you to restore healthy hormone function through a personalized plan that may include:

• Thyroid support and medication when appropriate

• Nutritional therapy to correct deficiencies like iron, zinc, and biotin

• Optimizing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone naturally

• Stress management strategies and adrenal support

When your hormones are balanced, your hair often begins to recover—slowly but surely.

You Don’t Have to Accept Hair Loss as “Normal”

If you’re noticing changes in your hair—thinning, excessive shedding, or loss of volume—your body may be telling you something important. Our team can help you uncover the root cause and support your hormones naturally, so you can feel (and look) like yourself again.

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