Hair Loss From Menopause - 4 Practical Treatments

While men can start losing their hair when they're relatively young, it's much less likely to happen with woman. However as woman start to approach menopause, this can became a reality. Often times hair loss is one of the first signs of menopause which can effect up to 40% of woman. There are several reasons for this which we will explore in a little bit.

Why does this happen?

During menopause estrogen levels that are produced by the ovaries decline, which creates an imbalance between androgen and estrogen hormones. As estrogen levels fall, testosterone levels begin to rise. Testosterone is one of the hormones that are linked to baldness.

What can be done? The following are a few treatments that may be useful.

• Hormone therapy treatment (HRT) is a treatment that woman use to cope with other menopause symptoms like: mood swings, hot flashes, sensitive skin or lack of sleep. This treatments works by increasing estrogen levels, which will also reduce testosterone therefore treating hair loss.

• Spironolactone is a prescription drug which slows down the production of androgens, which will slow down the production of testosterone.

• When shampooing, massage the scalp. This will increase blood flow to the roots of your hair.

• Diet is always important. Make sure you eat a balanced diet consisting of the following foods: liver, eggs, fish, poultry, orange juice, broccoli and beets.

As with any treatment it's best to consult a doctor before taking any medication or radically changing your diet. Remember that menopause is a natural process and hopeful some of these simple tips will help make it a less painful experience.

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