What causes hair loss after childbirth?

Many female friends have experienced hair loss to varying degrees after giving birth, which is a headache for female friends. Why does hair loss occur after giving birth? How to treat this situation? I think this must be a question that many female friends want to know. Regarding this issue, the following content has given us a detailed introduction. Let’s take a look together.

(1) Changes in hormone levels

Hair, like other tissues, undergoes metabolism. Generally speaking, all hair needs to be replaced every 5 years, but because hair is usually renewed in stages and batches, it is not easy for people to notice. During pregnancy, since the pregnant mother secretes more estrogen than usual, the lifespan of the hair is extended, the rate of hair loss slows down, and a large amount of hair "serves overdue". After childbirth, the estrogen level in the body returns to normal, and those "overserved" hairs "retire" one after another, resulting in postpartum hair loss.

(2) Imbalance in nutrient supply

Some women have a monotonous diet during pregnancy, which cannot meet the nutritional needs of the mother and fetus. During the postpartum lactation period, if the new mother has poor digestion and absorption functions, or the diet is too monotonous, picky, or even some new mothers go on a diet to restore their slim figure after childbirth, it is easy to have nutritional deficiencies or unbalanced nutrition, resulting in insufficient supply of protein, vitamins or minerals in the body, thus affecting

Postpartum hair loss is medically known as "delivery-related alopecia". According to statistics, 35%-45% of postpartum women will experience this type of hair loss. Modern medical research believes that postpartum hair loss is actually a physiological phenomenon. From the perspective of Western medicine, postpartum hair loss is caused by changes in hormone levels; from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, postpartum hair loss is caused by deficiency of both Qi and blood. It usually stops on its own around 6-9 months after delivery, so don't be too nervous.

If hair loss lasts too long or is very serious, other causes should be considered, because many chronic diseases can also cause hair loss. In this case, it is recommended to go to the hospital to see if relevant treatment and intervention are needed.

The above content provides us with a detailed introduction to the question of why hair loss occurs after childbirth. Do you all understand it? Do you know the reason for this phenomenon? It turns out that this situation is a normal phenomenon and many people will experience it. There is no need to worry.