I am a 56 year old female, 5'7", 30# overweight, recently have gone through menopause, have high cholesterol only (taking 10mg zocor) and have been "suffering" from gradual hair loss. My thyroid is fine. My grandmothers and mother had a full head of hair throughout their lives. What causes hair loss? Is this hormone related?
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Your hair loss is not associated with raised cholesterol. It seems to be associated with hormonal changes.
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Will High Cholesterol Levels Cause Hair Loss?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your hair loss is not associated with raised cholesterol. It seems to be associated with hormonal changes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.