Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia

Ghadeer Yahya A Almasabi; Razan Saleem M Alhumaidi; Noor Abdulkarim Alqurqush; Rizan Muaddi Alshehri; Turki Ahmad H Almansour; Ahmed Turki Aseeri; Abdullah S Algarni

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Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2025; 13(4): 98-111

doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia

Ghadeer Yahya A Almasabi, Razan Saleem M Alhumaidi, Noor Abdulkarim Alqurqush, Rizan Muaddi Alshehri, Turki Ahmad H Almansour, Ahmed Turki Aseeri, Abdullah S Algarni.

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Background and Aims:
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common but frequently overlooked condition that affects postmenopausal women worldwide. It impacts both physical appearance and psychosocial well-being. This study examined the prevalence, risk factors, and psychosocial consequences of FPHL among postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2025 using a self-administered online questionnaire to assess the prevalence of FPHL and associated factors among postmenopausal women from various regions of Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was used. Chi-square tests were used to examine the associations between categorical variables and the prevalence of hair loss among menopausal women. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
A total of 385 participants completed an online Arabic language questionnaire. 69.9% of the participants reported experiencing hair thinning or loss. Most noticed these changes within 1–2 years after menopause, with the frontal scalp predominantly affected. Early menopause (ages 40–45), chronic diseases (notably diabetes and hypertension), a positive family history, and high stress levels were significantly associated with increased hair loss prevalence (p<0.05). Despite these findings, only 30.1% of affected women sought medical advice, with many opting for natural remedies over medical treatments. Additionally, FPHL was linked to reduced self-confidence and impaired social interactions, highlighting its substantial psychosocial burden.

Conclusion:
This study found that FPHL is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia and is significantly associated with early menopause, chronic diseases, family history, and stress. These findings emphasize the need to raise awareness and encourage early intervention to improve outcomes for affected women.

Key words: Hair loss, alopecia, Menopause, Women, Prevalence, Saudi Arabia

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Almasabi GYA, Alhumaidi RSM, Alqurqush NA, Alshehri RM, Almansour TAH, Aseeri AT, Algarni AS. Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2025; 13(4): 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi GYA, Alhumaidi RSM, Alqurqush NA, Alshehri RM, Almansour TAH, Aseeri AT, Algarni AS. Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. https://www.mjhs-mu.org/?mno=244231 [Access: October 11, 2025]. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi GYA, Alhumaidi RSM, Alqurqush NA, Alshehri RM, Almansour TAH, Aseeri AT, Algarni AS. Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2025; 13(4): 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi GYA, Alhumaidi RSM, Alqurqush NA, Alshehri RM, Almansour TAH, Aseeri AT, Algarni AS. Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. Majmaah J Heal Sci. (2025), [cited October 11, 2025]; 13(4): 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi, G. Y. A., Alhumaidi, . R. S. M., Alqurqush, . N. A., Alshehri, . R. M., Almansour, . T. A. H., Aseeri, . A. T. & Algarni, . A. S. (2025) Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. Majmaah J Heal Sci, 13 (4), 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi, Ghadeer Yahya A, Razan Saleem M Alhumaidi, Noor Abdulkarim Alqurqush, Rizan Muaddi Alshehri, Turki Ahmad H Almansour, Ahmed Turki Aseeri, and Abdullah S Algarni. 2025. Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 13 (4), 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi, Ghadeer Yahya A, Razan Saleem M Alhumaidi, Noor Abdulkarim Alqurqush, Rizan Muaddi Alshehri, Turki Ahmad H Almansour, Ahmed Turki Aseeri, and Abdullah S Algarni. "Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia." Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences 13 (2025), 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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Almasabi, G. Y. A., Alhumaidi, . R. S. M., Alqurqush, . N. A., Alshehri, . R. M., Almansour, . T. A. H., Aseeri, . A. T. & Algarni, . A. S. (2025) Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 13 (4), 98-111. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2025.04.009

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