Lack of Hair Growth

re: Lack of Hair Growth

Judi — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:27:38 GMT

I am experiencing thinning hair also. I have been thinking of doing the progersterone cream to balance my hormones.

re: Lack of Hair Growth

Editor — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:14:23 GMT

Thanks for your comments Judy.

Hair loss is not unusual for menopausal women, and it's often low thyroid function and changing hormone levels (which are also common during menopause) that cause hair to thin and fall out. Often the hormones in menopausal women are affected in large part by the increased stress they are feeling due to "the change". However if the women in your family have experienced hair loss during menopause then heredity can be the blame.

If you are menopausal and have suddenly experienced hair loss you should visit your doctor immediately. Your doctor will likely ask you what has been occurring in your life in the past 3 to 4 months, before you noticed the thinning of your hair. This is because factors that contribute to hair loss will often take this long to have an affect on our bodies. To be prepared for your doctors questions, it's best to draw up a list of any factors or changes that have occurred in your life during the last 3 to 4 months that you think may be affecting your hair loss. For example:

Have you been diagnosed with a condition/disease?
Has your doctor prescribed any new medications?
Have you recently experienced a traumatic event in your life (job loss, marital problems, family deaths, social stress, etc.)?

Bring the findings with you to your doctor, and it will help pin point the root of your hair loss/ hair thinning that much easier.

Many doctors and registered dieticians have recently started prescribing soy isoflavones and omega 3 fatty acids to boost estrogen levels and prevent further hair loss in women. Soy isoflavens and omega 3 fatty acids have been shown in some studies to remedy hair thinning in menopausal women.

re: Lack of Hair Growth

Lucy DesRosiers — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:41:04 GMT

Regarding the comments on no hair underarms....guess again, I have experienced lack of shaving on both underarm and legs since my menopause. While on menopause I was using HRT, whether that attributed to it or not, I dont know, but I save on shaving equipment.

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lea — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:55:49 GMT

i found this website when searching for an answer to the no underarm hair question; however, i've only experienced lack of growth under my left arm - my right arm still needs light shaving. i've never used any hrt or other treatments. i'm 53 years old (menopausal for 1 year), exercise regularly and am in excellent health.

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mickey — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 21:21:53 GMT

i had chemo in 1981 and 1982 no period since then i am 67 now. How long does a person stay in menopause? my hair is thinning and i take lots of rx for chf and diabetes and blood pressure meds. my doctor says no more meds for me.

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Doreen woad — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:47:33 GMT

I have been menoPausal for the past three years. I am 54 years old. Although hair growes all over my face at times, my head hair has remaind the same length. What is up with this? If I cut my hair which is below my sholder blades, will it grow back?? thankyou for your consideration.

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Terri Nunn, Sebree, KY — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:54:59 GMT

my mom is 55 and is experiencing alot of hair loss on her scalp. she has been in menopause for a couple of years.She is on no medicine. She has no other symptoms. Is there any thing she can do?

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Angela — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:00:28 GMT

Hi I have had lose of hair growth under my arms and legs for 3 years, now I have started to thin down below this is very worring to me, not had cancer treatment, I don't want to lose my hair on my head although it is not as thick as it was. I'm now A young 53