November 1 2006, 12:33 pm PT | Posted in: Density + Female Hair Loss + Hair Loss Causes
I am a 31 year old female with a 17 month old son. At about the time he turned one, I started to notice hair loss. It’s all over my head, and has caused my hair to thin a lot. It is still happening. I have been to the doctor and was tested for thyroid. It was negative. What I am wondering is, could this hair loss still be related to my pregnancy? It has also been an extremely stressful time - but could this long period of hairloss be related to stress? Will my hair grow back? And can continued stress mean continued hair loss?
Hair loss in women can sometimes be caused by underlying medical conditions, so it is important for you to be evaluated by your own physician. If clinically appropriate, the following disease processes should be considered: anemia, thyroid disease, connective tissue disease, gynecological conditions and emotional stress. It is also important to review the use of medications that can cause hair loss, such as oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, Vitamin A, thyroid drugs, coumadin and prednisone. The following laboratory tests are often useful if underlying problems are suspected: Estradiol, FSH, LH, SHBG, Prolactin, T4, TSH, ANA, Iron, TIBC, Ferritin, Free and Total Testosterone. Your scalp should also be mapped out for miniaturization to define patterns in genetic hair loss that are typical for women. Pregnancy can activate genetic hair loss in some women.
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