Why menopause and Hair Loss

The onset of menopause often leads to hair loss and has long been part of the aging process that many women fear most. These days more and more women are also experiencing thin spots and baldness as they grow older, and men and women are trying to find new solutions. Although there is no real ‘cure’, there are many things that can be done to help. Some products claim to help rejuvenate weak hair roots and promote healthy hair growth. Both hormones and genes are responsible for menopause which causes hair loss, as well as the aging process. Confirming the causes of your loss with a competent and experienced dermatologist is the first step in determining your best treatment options. You may have temporary hair loss caused by physical stress, emotional stress, thyroid dysfunction, medications and hormonal changes (such as androgens and estrogens during menstruation) commonly associated with women. Hair loss through prolonged weaving or strands of corn can also cause permanent loss. There are autoimmune disorders such as Alopecia Areata that cause thinning hair loss usually in small circular areas in different areas of the skin. Alopecia Totalis is a complete hair loss on the skin and is considered an advanced Areaata method. Alopecia Universalis is a complete hair loss throughout the body. People with diseases such as diabetes and lupus have also reported hair loss as a result. It is common to shave hair every day as about 90 percent of the hair on your skin grows at any time during the normal phase that lasts 2 to 6 years at a time. Some women notice that the hair follicles fall out about 3 months after giving birth. This is related to hormonal loss and is usually temporary. Several drugs are known to cause hair loss such as anticoagulants, drugs used for gout and chemotherapy to treat cancer. Also, the use of vitamin A, birth control pills and antidepressants has been known to cause hair loss. For women, menstruation and hair loss can be linked. Lack of ovulation over time causes the adrenal cortex to release androstenedione (a steroid hormone). This hormone is associated with other male characteristics such as male baldness. However, if you raise your progesterone level with natural progesterone cream, your androstenedione levels gradually decrease and your hair will grow back to normal. This can take months before you see the difference, so be patient. Male pattern baldness is usually found in your genes. An overdose of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), an active form of testosterone, within the hair follicle can cause this type of hair loss. Current therapies are intended to alleviate this common type of baldness which includes Minoxidil commonly called Rogaine and is available without a prescription. Another drug, Finasteride, also called Propecia, is available in pill form without a prescription but only for men. It may take up to 6 months to determine if these drugs are effective. Remember, the onset of menopause often leads to hair loss and has long been part of the aging process for many frightened women and men. While there is no real cute, there are many things that can be done to help. Choose a Hair Loss Document Store to find a doctor near you. The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be medical advice.