Most of us know that our hormones affect our energy, our mood, and our skin (plus much more), but did you know that our hormones also affect the health of our hair? In Chinese medicine we say that hair can be an extension and reflection of our internal health, and if we pay close attention, it can tell us a lot about what's going on internally, especially with our hormones. Keep reading to understand the connection between your hair and hormones, and to learn more about hormonal hair loss.

Testosterone is produced by the ovaries. Testosterone in the right amounts is important for women's health, from its impact on muscle and bone health to libido. However, we need to keep our testosterone under control. High levels of testosterone can cause an increase in oil production (greasy hair) and hair loss.

If you experience thinning hair and excessive hair loss, as well as long menstrual cycles (longer than 35 days), anovulatory cycles, acne, and hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face, abdomen, etc.), these could all be signs and symptoms of PCOS. , and that possibility should be explored.

Estrogen is one of our hormones that often gets a bad rap because, when the production or metabolism of estrogen is out of balance, it can cause a whole host of signs and symptoms, such as mood swings, menstrual pain, breast tenderness, headaches, heavy periods, clotting and change in cycle length.