Which hormones cause hair loss in women, and what can you do about it?

Which hormones cause hair loss in women, and what can you do about it?

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MDseb_ra / Getty Images Hormonal imbalances related to estrogen, cortisol, and more can contribute to hair loss in females.Hormonal imbalances related to androgens, estrogen, cortisol, thyroid hormones, or insulin are often responsible for female hair loss. When these hormones are too low or too high, they can shrink hair follicles and shorten your hair growth cycle. These changes lead to thinning hair and …