SOS! After Laparoscopic endometriosis excision - HAIR are falling out!!!

[Mince_LV]

Hi. Week after lap. I noticed that my hair are falling out every day big chunks of hair. Do anyone else had that? and now it is 5 weeks after lap. And it is still happening. I already lost probably half of my hairs.. how do i stop that? Help! !!!!

[claudia_91 Moderator Endometriosis UK]

Hello, I am so sorry to hear that your hair has been falling out post-surgery. Dealing with excision surgery is already a lot to deal with, without losing your hair on top of it all! I would be really upset too.

Surgeries affect every body differently, and our bodies can react in weird and wonderful ways. I'd suggest speaking with your GP or a nurse at your surgery if the hair loss continues, and they will hopefully be able to provide some medical advice.

In the meantime, keep taking care of yourself - your body is still recovering 😊

[Afrohair]

You can't stop it it's from stress on the body you need to try reduce the stress for it to grow back in

[claudia_91 Moderator Endometriosis UK in reply to Afrohair]

It's true that stress can cause hair loss. However, it is worth remembering that there are other causes of hair loss that can only be identified by a health professional 😊

[Afrohair in reply to claudia_91]

Yes but this sounds stress induced I be had this after surgery

[Afrohair in reply to claudia_91]

It's physical stress from surgery not from feelings or emotions it could have triggered alopecia

[FMCN]

Hey Mince_LV

So sorry! Absolutely the last thing you want after surgery.

I agree with claudia_91 that it’s always smart to rule out medical reasons first and contact your GP

It may also be worth taking vitamin supplements, ensuring you are getting enough nutrients and protein in your diet and you could try to use something like that Headspace app to help with any resulting anxiety.

Really hope you see improvement soon! I’m sure you’ll see that hair returning before you know it.

[EndoJaz]

Hi I always have hair loss after surgery, I always thought it was due to the anaesthetic, it always looks like more than it is and it will stop x

[KirstT]

Also always had hair loss after a general anaesthetic. My hairdresser once told me this is very common. As said before, it will stop. Try boosting your antioxidant intake of vitamin c and glutathione immediately after having a general anaesthetic to help your body process and remove it quickly x