“I’m Going Through Perimenopause and My Hair Is Thinning – Is HR23+ a Good Option?”

Reader question:
I'm 47 and going through perimenopause. Over the past year I've noticed my hair becoming much thinner, particularly around my parting and the front of my scalp. I'm also shedding more than I used to. I've seen HR23+ recommended for female hair loss, but would it be suitable for someone going through perimenopause?

Hair Loss Review Centre answers:

Hair changes during perimenopause are extremely common, so you're certainly not alone in noticing a difference at this stage of life.

As women approach menopause, fluctuations and eventual changes in hormones such as oestrogen can affect the hair growth cycle. Some women notice increased shedding, reduced density, finer individual hairs or a wider-looking parting.

There can also be other factors involved. Stress, changes in diet, low iron levels, thyroid problems and female pattern hair loss can all contribute to thinning hair around this age.

Is HR23+ suitable for perimenopausal hair thinning?

HR23+ can be a useful non-medical option for women looking to support their hair during perimenopause.

HR23+ is a nutritional hair supplement rather than a hormone treatment or prescription medication. Its formula combines vitamins, minerals, amino acids and botanical ingredients selected to provide nutritional support for healthy hair growth.

This makes it particularly appealing to women who would prefer to start with a non-medical approach to hair support.

It's important, however, to be realistic about what any supplement can do. HR23+ doesn't treat perimenopause itself, nor can a supplement reverse the hormonal changes that occur during this stage of life.

Instead, its role is to help provide the nutritional support required for normal, healthy hair growth while the body is going through those changes.

Can HR23+ actually help with female hair loss?

HR23+ has been used by women experiencing different forms of thinning and shedding for many years, including women going through menopause and perimenopause.

As with any hair-loss product, results will vary from person to person. Hair also grows slowly, so changes shouldn't be expected overnight. Consistency is important when assessing whether a nutritional approach is helping.

Taking clear photographs of your parting, hairline and overall density before starting can make it much easier to assess changes over the following months.

Don't automatically assume it's perimenopause

This is particularly important.

If you've suddenly started losing significantly more hair, it's worth speaking to your GP rather than simply assuming hormones are responsible.

Iron deficiency, thyroid disorders, vitamin deficiencies, significant stress, illness, rapid weight loss and other factors can cause increased shedding. A healthcare professional may recommend blood tests where appropriate.

Understanding why your hair is thinning gives you a much better chance of choosing the right approach.

The bottom line

If you're experiencing gradual hair thinning during perimenopause and want a non-medical way of supporting healthy hair growth, HR23+ is certainly an option worth considering.

Just remember that perimenopausal hair loss isn't always caused by one thing. Nutrition, genetics, hormones, stress and general health can all play a part.

And if your hair loss is sudden, severe or accompanied by other symptoms, speak to your GP or dermatologist before assuming perimenopause is the cause.

This article is for general information only and isn't intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. HR23+® is a nutritional supplement and not a treatment for perimenopause. If you're concerned about unexplained or significant hair loss, seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.