By mogsta22
 Its perhaps one of the most distressing symptoms of menopause: thinning hair. While many assume its a mans problem, some 40% of women over 50 experience hair loss. The problem can cause loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, so its not something to be taken lightly. The good news, though, is that if you find your hair falling out during menopause, theres usually something you can do about it.
The reasons for thinning hair
There are several causes for hair loss at menopause, but for once, estrogens not to blame.
This time its testosterone, an important hormone for women as well as men.
Although the exact causes are unknown, its thought that as your estrogen and progesterone levels drop, you end up with a relatively higher level of testosterone, which affects your hair follicles.
A genetic irregularity in the way your follicles metabolize testosterone causes this hormone to be converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) at a higher rate more than in other women. DHT causes the hair follicles to shrink and the result is hair loss, thinner strands of hair, and less pigment |
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