Low LH, FSH and their connection to androgenic alopecia

Question

Hello, I am a 33 year old guy and from 2009 I started losing too much hair .In the last two years I started noticing thinning of my hair in the top part. It seems a large number of hair is in telogen phase. I was freaked out with the thinning and in the last 5 months I started using minoxidil. The density restored in some degree. But also I did some blood exams and I found my LH, FSH very low. So my question: is there any connection with these hormones to my hairloss ?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These
results should not affect hair loss. Treatment should be combination,
including PRP, progesterone, finesteride or other supplement, hair
transplant. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

William Woessner, MD · Answer

This is a question that should be answered by an endocrinologist to rule out pituitary gland disease.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

No, there is not any connection with these hormones to hair loss . Ypur prblem is probably AGA  started 7 years ago ..Best option is to have a hair restoration surgery ..

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I would expect these hormones to be low in men. Minoxidil should not have changed your miniaturization. The best test for you to determine to what degree you are losing hair is the HAIRCHECK  test which will give you an accurate measurement of your hair loss by region of the scalp. From that your doctor can deduce your balding pattern

Low LH, FSH and their connection to androgenic alopecia

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