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menopause hair loss?
I am 46 and going through per-meno missed periods ect. I have never had a problem with hair falling
out all my blood work is normal. I have read that you lose hair as we age and go into meno anyone
else with this problem?
out all my blood work is normal. I have read that you lose hair as we age and go into meno anyone
else with this problem?
hypothyroidism is common in women and can cause severe hair loss, it happened to me. Actually Prempro is good for your hair growth, it gives you estrogen and you need that for hair growth
As I was entering into peri menopause my hair started falling out similar to yours. I was told it was a hormonal issue. My blood tests showed I was peri menopause. Bio identical hormones took care of that.
But I've also heard that other hormonal imbalances can cause hair loss. An endocrinologist can do test to check out all yoru other hormones. Vitamin D deficiency is one test they tend to over look so have them do that as well. I've read that well over 50% of women have Vitamin D deficiency.
But I've also heard that other hormonal imbalances can cause hair loss. An endocrinologist can do test to check out all yoru other hormones. Vitamin D deficiency is one test they tend to over look so have them do that as well. I've read that well over 50% of women have Vitamin D deficiency.
Hello,
I also had a thick head of hair and actually it was my crowning glory. In 1991, I was diagnosed with Adult onset type 1 diabetes, hypothroidism (low) and BiPolar...all at the same time. What got me to the doc originally was that for about two weeks my hair would fall out every morning when I brushed it. It covered the sink! I was mortified. Anyway, I went on a throid med, insulin and lithium. It was a very traumatic time. My hormones were all over the place. I had been peri-menopausal for about 6 years before this happened. Hot flashes and night sweats were terrible. I am here today at 61 and I still take insulin for my diabetes ( which is and has always been "Brittle"), I still take a small dose of levothyroxine (synthroid, it's all the same type of med) but I'm not taking the lithium. If I forget to take the levothyroxine in the morning, I really feel it. I get very fatigued and my legs have a difficult time holding me up. By the way, I am, unfortunately still experiencing all of those night sweats and hot flashes. Because of my health history, I cannot go on HRT. I am at the point that I am considering going to a compounding pharmasist to take a look at the whole hormonal situation. At this point, other than the expense, it couldn't be any worse, ha ha.
The gist of the story is that I still have thinning hair and it's affected my nails too. making then thin and brittle. I did get some relief when using Nioxin, but it takes about 4-6 months before you start seeing improvement. In fact, I would recommend it even now. It's a little pricey, but worth it. But one more thing I would recommend. Start taking Biotin. It is a nutritional supplement. It has stopped my hair from falling out. It has not brought back the level of hair growth that I had at the beginning, but I do see little fuzz sprouting all over my head. As far as the doseage, I take 5,000 Mcg every night. While I can't recommend that much, I would suggest that you go to a nutritional or vitamin store and talk with them. Make sure you get someone who knows what they are talking about. Alot of sales people in those stores just don't have the expertise. I would also recommend you check Biotin on the internet or the library.
One last question for you. Do you have other family members that have experiened hair loss or thinning? The reason I ask this is that it just might be herititary. In my case, both my father, brother and everyone on my mother's side of the family have/had it. I'm trying not to feel like I'm doomed. But I use a little beauty magic. My hair is dark brown and my scalp is white so the bald spots really show. My hair started turning white when I was 18. I not only color it every 5-6 weeks, but I also use hair color spray in dark brown to cover not only the balding spots, but also the white scalp. It washes out easily and you can get it at any beauty supply store.
I hope this gives you some information that was helpful. Keep the faith. When all else fails and I am feeling very vulnerable about the hair loss, I put on a wig! Keep writing and let us know how you are doing.
I also had a thick head of hair and actually it was my crowning glory. In 1991, I was diagnosed with Adult onset type 1 diabetes, hypothroidism (low) and BiPolar...all at the same time. What got me to the doc originally was that for about two weeks my hair would fall out every morning when I brushed it. It covered the sink! I was mortified. Anyway, I went on a throid med, insulin and lithium. It was a very traumatic time. My hormones were all over the place. I had been peri-menopausal for about 6 years before this happened. Hot flashes and night sweats were terrible. I am here today at 61 and I still take insulin for my diabetes ( which is and has always been "Brittle"), I still take a small dose of levothyroxine (synthroid, it's all the same type of med) but I'm not taking the lithium. If I forget to take the levothyroxine in the morning, I really feel it. I get very fatigued and my legs have a difficult time holding me up. By the way, I am, unfortunately still experiencing all of those night sweats and hot flashes. Because of my health history, I cannot go on HRT. I am at the point that I am considering going to a compounding pharmasist to take a look at the whole hormonal situation. At this point, other than the expense, it couldn't be any worse, ha ha.
The gist of the story is that I still have thinning hair and it's affected my nails too. making then thin and brittle. I did get some relief when using Nioxin, but it takes about 4-6 months before you start seeing improvement. In fact, I would recommend it even now. It's a little pricey, but worth it. But one more thing I would recommend. Start taking Biotin. It is a nutritional supplement. It has stopped my hair from falling out. It has not brought back the level of hair growth that I had at the beginning, but I do see little fuzz sprouting all over my head. As far as the doseage, I take 5,000 Mcg every night. While I can't recommend that much, I would suggest that you go to a nutritional or vitamin store and talk with them. Make sure you get someone who knows what they are talking about. Alot of sales people in those stores just don't have the expertise. I would also recommend you check Biotin on the internet or the library.
One last question for you. Do you have other family members that have experiened hair loss or thinning? The reason I ask this is that it just might be herititary. In my case, both my father, brother and everyone on my mother's side of the family have/had it. I'm trying not to feel like I'm doomed. But I use a little beauty magic. My hair is dark brown and my scalp is white so the bald spots really show. My hair started turning white when I was 18. I not only color it every 5-6 weeks, but I also use hair color spray in dark brown to cover not only the balding spots, but also the white scalp. It washes out easily and you can get it at any beauty supply store.
I hope this gives you some information that was helpful. Keep the faith. When all else fails and I am feeling very vulnerable about the hair loss, I put on a wig! Keep writing and let us know how you are doing.
I too am having a problem on Femhrt. Losing my mind. This was probably listed it in the side effects. My hair started falling out about 2 months after starting it and still is, although at a lower rate now. Stopped it cold turkey when this started, which has been around 3-4 months ago. Waiting for hair to return as it is so thin, you can see my scalp on top.
I have been on prempro for about a year and my very thick hair is coming out by the handfull.
I have asked my doctors about this and they say it is not the prempro. It's awfully suspicious.
I didn't have hairloss with menopause until this.
I have asked my doctors about this and they say it is not the prempro. It's awfully suspicious.
I didn't have hairloss with menopause until this.
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I'm 51 and I lost hair at 46-47. As a hairdresser I knew how to maintain it. You can't tell at this point. It starts at the temples. I recommend that you use a salon brand shampoo and conditioner for the over the counter products are loaded with alcohol. If anyone needs advice I am knowledgeable in this field. You can friend me on face book at Sandra At Salon Diva or email me with questions at ***@****
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