India, Oct. 19 -- Menopause is often associated with hot flushes, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Yet, for many women, the transition brings another concern that receives far less attention: hair fall and thinning. While it is easy to dismiss hair loss in your 40s and 50s as an inevitable part of ageing, the changes are not always simply down to getting older.

In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rashi Soni - a dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon, and consultant at Traya Health, highlights, "The menopausal shift can affect the hair cycle, scalp environment and even the way hair follicles respond to hormones. Studies and literature on the subject highlight menopause as a critical period for FPHL - female pattern hair loss, in sp...