Hair loss during pregnant & after postpartum - 4

The reasons of hair loss after postpartum

About 40%-50% of women experience hair loss starts between 1 and 5 months after giving birth. Not need to panic during this stressful time, it is normally not severe enough to create bald spots or permanent thinning. Your hair will get back that healthy hair of yours in about 6 to 12 months. One of the main causes of postpartum hair loss can be hormones.

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During pregnancy, the increased levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen in the body prevent hair from falling. Many women actually experience hair growth during pregnancy, their hair appearing shiny and lustrous. Normally, 90% of our hair is growing at any time, and 10% is in resting phase. The high level of estrogen hormone extends the hair growth phase. Larger number of hairs goes into the resting phase during the period. However, once the baby is delivered, the body metabolism starts stabilizing and the hormone levels return back to normal, the hairs on your scalp in the prolonged resting stage star falling.

Need to note that :Postpartum hair loss should stop by the baby's first birthday. If it continues past then, or if your hair is falling in large clumps continues for more than 3 months, the hair loss may be related to any number of conditions such as hypothyroidism or anemia. It is very important to see a doctor if the symptoms continue for too long.

Of course, in this time you can use the following 4 ways to prevent postpartum hair loss.

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