Anjali Verma Anjali Verma Asked 9 months ago

What age does pubic hair fall out?

I'm in my early 50s and I've noticed some changes in my body hair, including pubic hair. Is it normal for pubic hair to start falling out around this age, or is it something I should be concerned about?

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Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Pubic hair thinning usually happens with age, starting around menopause for women, but hormones play a huge role. Since I have PCOS, I know how hormonal imbalances can cause hair thinning in unexpected places even earlier. If it is happening suddenly, it is best to ask a doctor to check your thyroid and hormone levels.

Harish Khurana Harish Khurana Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

While it typically happens in older age, around 60 or 70 due to natural hormonal decline, poor circulation from uncontrolled diabetes can also affect body hair growth. Keeping your blood sugar in check is crucial for overall tissue and hair health.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

According to most medical trackers, significant thinning of pubic and body hair usually starts after the age of 50 or 60 due to falling androgen levels. If you are much younger and tracking sudden hair loss, it might be worth logging it and speaking to an endocrinologist.

Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Once you cross 50, your body decides to lose hair where you want it (on your head) and keep it where you don't! Thinning of body and pubic hair is just a standard part of getting older. Don't worry, it's just nature doing its thing.

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Sneha Patel Sneha Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I completely understand how alarming and stressful it is to notice hair loss from any part of your body. Usually, body hair thins out as we hit our 50s and 60s, which is normal. Please don't panic, but a simple visit to a doctor can help clear any doubts.

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