[mcmama]

My hair is falling out. I mean, at the end of the day, there are embarrasingly noticeable clumps of it clinging to my collar. When I walk or turn my head, I can see it fall. I don't have much to begin with.

I recently had a complete hysterectomy for cancer. I was peremenopausal at the time. I haven't had radiation or chemo. Just the surgery.

MALE pattern baldness runs in my mom's family. Does anyone have experience with female baldness after hysterectomy? Should I try rogaine, or should I just "enhance" what nature never gave me much of with a wig?

Is this temporary? Anyone have any real experience with this?

I am the community manager here, so don't even THINK of spamming this thread with quacky drug spam.

[QueenAngie]

Anesthesia can affect your hair, but it has turned now into months since surgery.

Have you had your thyroid checked? Thinning hair is an indicator for thyroid problems. Get a blood test for this.

Also, stress can also be a factor.

Have you over processed your hair with perms or colors?

(((Hugs)))

[QueenAngie]

Thought of another thing.....Are you anemic? Need iron?

Maybe you should consider taking a multivitamin w/ iron.

[mcmama]

Thanks - I do color my hair (have it professionally done) but that was no problem before the surgery. Since the surgery, it has been really coming out. The surgery was in July.

I will try the vitamins, and if it continues, see the doctor. Any experience with Rogaine?

[QueenAngie]

Only that it is expensive and that I'd find coupons for it.

Many people have used it with good success. Have to do it daily
and it will take a couple of months to see progress.

When you stop using it, the hair issues will return.

[mcmama]

Thanks!