The Doctor Youn Show

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

The Doctor Youn Show

Show Notes

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.

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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

→ 00:18:02 - Red Light Therapy

→ 00:19:20 - Topical Hair Treatment

→ 00:21:41 - Oral Minoxidil + Supplementation

→ 00:24:45 - Collagen + Hair Growth Phase

→ 00:26:57 - Nutrition + Lifestyle

→ 00:30:20 - Longevity

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