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Why Can Hair Thinning Happen in Perimenopause and Menopause?

Hormonal Shifts: The Main Culprit

#### Hi, I'm Dr. Kirsten Smith

#### Women’s health warrior and advocate with  15+ years of experience in hormonal health

My goal is to support women at all stages of their hormonal journey, through pre-perimenopause, perimenopause and post-menopause.