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Menopause and Why You Are Losing Your Hair
- By Daniel Moser
- Published 01/16/2010
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Women who are under going menopause are prime candidates for hair loss and shedding. Studies have shown that up to 50% of women undergo some hair loss when going through Menopause. and many other women have that worry that they will begin to lose there hair. This is a natural stage for all women in a womens life and starts between the ages of 30 and 70 but usually begins between the ages of mid 40's and or mid 50's and hair loss may occur three months after they enter into menopause.
The exact reasons for hair loss at this time are still completely unclear to the medical community, but it is certainly linked closely to the loss of production of estrogen which leads to the condition called androgenetic alopecia. Women also produce a hormone by the name of testosterone which is the male hormone produced generally by the testes, before a women goes into menopause testosterone is kept in balance by estrogen. As she enters menopause, the higher level of testosterone combines with an enzyme called 5 alpha reductase. The combination of these two substances creates dihydrotestosterone or DHT. When DHT reaches the hair follicles, the woman starts to experience hair loss.
Anemia, thyroid disorders, fungal infections, and stress can also cause hair loss in a woman who is in menopause.
Estrogen treatments, such as soy isoflavones or hormone replacement therapies can be taken in an attempt to fix thinning hair. Just as the symptoms take 3 months to show any changes, treatments would need to be taken for about 3 months to determine if it is working or not.
Though it may not seem evident, women may experience hair loss just as much as men, but the effects are not the same. It is very rare for a woman to have bald spots; shedding hair usually produces a thinning effect, which makes styling very challenging.
How a woman reacts to hair loss differs from one to another. It may cause her to feel less feminine, which can lead to depression and, in severe cases, anxiety. If conditions lead to deterioration in quality of life, it is recommended that professional help be sought to address the condition.
Some tips for women experiencing hair loss: cut the hair in short layers as this adds more fullness and body; use soft brushes instead of combs; using mousse or gel instead of hair spray can add body to the hair without harming it.
The exact reasons for hair loss at this time are still completely unclear to the medical community, but it is certainly linked closely to the loss of production of estrogen which leads to the condition called androgenetic alopecia. Women also produce a hormone by the name of testosterone which is the male hormone produced generally by the testes, before a women goes into menopause testosterone is kept in balance by estrogen. As she enters menopause, the higher level of testosterone combines with an enzyme called 5 alpha reductase. The combination of these two substances creates dihydrotestosterone or DHT. When DHT reaches the hair follicles, the woman starts to experience hair loss.
Anemia, thyroid disorders, fungal infections, and stress can also cause hair loss in a woman who is in menopause.
Estrogen treatments, such as soy isoflavones or hormone replacement therapies can be taken in an attempt to fix thinning hair. Just as the symptoms take 3 months to show any changes, treatments would need to be taken for about 3 months to determine if it is working or not.
Though it may not seem evident, women may experience hair loss just as much as men, but the effects are not the same. It is very rare for a woman to have bald spots; shedding hair usually produces a thinning effect, which makes styling very challenging.
How a woman reacts to hair loss differs from one to another. It may cause her to feel less feminine, which can lead to depression and, in severe cases, anxiety. If conditions lead to deterioration in quality of life, it is recommended that professional help be sought to address the condition.
Some tips for women experiencing hair loss: cut the hair in short layers as this adds more fullness and body; use soft brushes instead of combs; using mousse or gel instead of hair spray can add body to the hair without harming it.