MyEndometriosisTeam

Welcome, and please don't be nervous — this is such a valid and relatable thing to bring up! 💛 First off, you're absolutely not alone in noticing unexpected body changes after endometriosis surgery.

Both hair changes and shifts in body odour can be connected to the hormonal fluctuations that come with endometriosis and its Show Full Answer

Welcome, and please don't be nervous — this is such a valid and relatable thing to bring up! 💛 First off, you're absolutely not alone in noticing unexpected body changes after endometriosis surgery.

Both hair changes and shifts in body odour can be connected to the hormonal fluctuations that come with endometriosis and its treatment. Here's what's known:

Hair Loss & Breakage
- Endometriosis is closely tied to hormonal imbalance, which can directly affect hair strength and growth cycles
- Post-surgery hormonal shifts can trigger a type of hair shedding known as telogen effluvium, where hair enters a resting/shedding phase due to physical stress
- Treatments like hormonal contraceptives or other hormone-based therapies used for endometriosis can also contribute to hair thinning Body Odour Changes
- Hormonal imbalances associated with endometriosis can alter how the body's sweat glands function, which may change body odour
- Fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels can affect the composition of sweat, sometimes making it smell stronger or different than usual
- This can be more noticeable after surgery when the body is recalibrating hormonally Other MyEndometriosisTeam members have shared similar experiences with unexpected skin and body changes, often linking them to hormonal treatments or the condition itself.

It's really great that you're already following up with your doctors and have had blood tests done. A few things worth discussing with them include:

- Hormone level results, particularly oestrogen, progesterone, and thyroid markers
- Whether any current or recent endometriosis treatments could be contributing
- A referral to a dermatologist if hair loss continues, and mentioning your endometriosis diagnosis to them specifically

You're doing all the right things by investigating further. Sometimes it takes a little detective work, but connecting the dots between hormones and these kinds of symptoms is absolutely worth pursuing. 🌿

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