Cause of excessive Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss in women is most often very gradual, with the rate accelerating during pregnancy and at menopause. It is more often cyclical than in men, with seasonal changes that reverse themselves, and it is more easily affected by hormonal changes, medical conditions, and external factors. Hormone imbalance can also play some role in the manifestation of androgenetic alopecia and as the cause for excessive hair loss. Women after menopause may have a net drop in the androgen antagonist estrogen and are much more susceptible to the onset of pattern baldness or female balding. Other women who produce high levels of androgens are those who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which makes them more susceptible to hair loss.