Menopause is the result of aging with loss of function of the ovaries. Falling estrogen during perimenopause/ postmenopause shifts the balance toward androgens, which can cause female‑pattern hair loss, while stress, illness, thyroid changes, and autoimmune conditions (like alopecia areata) can also flare around this time.

Estrogen normally keeps hair in the growth phase longer.

When estrogen drops:

• Hair cycles shorten, resulting in diffuse thinning, especially on the crown; 

• Hair becomes finer; 

• More hairs enter the shedding phase; and 

• Androgen sensitivity increases resulting in female‑pattern hair loss (FPHL)

 

Dr. Juhaina Al Ruheili is a qualified General Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health. She supports women experiencing symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, and PCOS, and is dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centred medical care. 

Dr. Juhaina also offers comprehensive treatment for the management of androgenic alopecia and provides platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for both hair loss and skin rejuvenation at Riddiford Medical.

For enquiries, please contact the clinic or email Dr. Juhaina directly at info@sakina.co.nz

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