hair loss

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im 54 gone through menopause am on various tablets for depression anxiety epilepsy etc i do dye my hair as my grey hair just doesnt suit me at all but i always follow instructions buy a good make etc i usually wash my hair every other day again in good brand shampoo and conditioner. the other day i was shocked when i went into the bathroom to see the amount of my hair in bottom of the bath it was so much even my partner mentioned it. i am quite convinced my hair is thinning more at the sides not so much at the back. i am not due to have my hair cut yet its still growing my fringe is in my eyes and back is over collar length. dp doesnt think it feels thin but i am sure it is i dont know what to do and i keep crying thinking im going to end up bald. my hair needs colouring but im too scared

Get to the gp and have your thyroid tested as well as all of your other levels.

Female Hair Pattern Loss associated with menopause is quite common but can also be a side effect of some medications (have you checked yours for this?):

FPHL is very common and increases with age and varies across ethnic groups. Although it can happen at any age, the condition occurs most commonly following the menopause. This does not mean that hormones alone are to blame, although oestrogen may have a protective role, helping to keep hair in the ‘growing phase’. Age itself is a factor and whilst women can take care of their hair cosmetically, it is one aspect of the ageing process we cannot always control. Genetics are important too and you may notice a family link with both male and female hair loss. Occasionally times of acute stress on the body will influence hair growth, eg illness, emotional stresses and crash dieting. Some medications may have an influence too.

www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopausal-hair-loss/

The above gives some advice and suggestions on when the loss is the sort that needs further investigation.

If it's sudden, then I suggest a GP appointment. Check if any of your meds have hair loss as a side effect, especially if you have changed any meds recently.

Hair loss, depression and weight gain can be linked to thyroid. Has that been checked recently?

havent had thyroid tested specifically i dont think had a blood test not long ago for diabetes etc