Whining

[cupcake_goth]

I don’t know if it’s menopause, weight loss, or meds, but I’m losing a lot of hair. I’ve been shedding more for a few years, but over the past few months, any time I run my hands through my hair, I come away with A LOT of strands. It doesn’t matter if I’ve already brushed my hair, which makes me shed enough that if I lightly roll it together, it would fill half a prescription bottle, I’ll have 10-15 strands wrapped around my fingers. If I have my hair in a ponytail, I can gently tug on the end and come away with the same amount of hair.

I’m freaked out and angry about this. Really freaked out, to be honest. I have an appointment with a menopause specialist at the end of January, and you can bet this is something I’m going to discuss with her.

Theres a part of me that wants to shave everything off except my bangs. The main reasons I don’t right now are 1) I’m not sure if it would look good, and 2) I’m pretty sure that the Stroppy One would lose his entire mind. Yes, my body my choice, but the two of us discuss if either wants to make a major change to their appearance.

Comments

[staxxy]

Are you taking collagen? If not, start immediately. Collagen is why I am no longer experiencing this exact thing. High stress makes hair fall out more, but collagen helps it grow back and stop falling out.

[full_metal_ox]

In what form do you take it?

[sirriamnis]

Could be a combination of all three. Stress and menopause have made my hair fairly thin on top.

I may try Staxxy's collagen trick.

[coffeetime]

Ugh, how frustrating. I hope you get some answers.

[sistawendy]

Relatable. My hair was never that thick in the first place, and it's super fine. The testosterone poisoning didn't help.

Did I mention that the Sculptor recommended hair transplants for me? razorbits firmly said no, but still. I shall, of course, listen to my stylist.

[gatheringrivers]

Menopause, but also, majorly, STRESSSSSS. Which I think you've been under a TON of, of late?

Ask your meno specialist about "FSH blockers".

As an aside, they do make some *nice* wigs (and toppers), depending on where you shop. Shaving it off isn't necessarily the worst idea. (just be aware longer wigs will tangle, you'll need some detangler stuff you can leave in. Ask a wig shop for recc's.)