Hair Loss Prevention in Women

Excessive hair loss is not uncommon in women who are approaching or in the midst of menopause. For many women, hair loss is a crushing blow accompanying the whole range of changes their bodies endure during this time. Fortunately, there are a few tricks used as hair loss prevention if they're discovering (more than) a few extra strands in their brushes.

Reasons for Hair Loss in Women

There are a variety of reasons why women experience hair loss and it's important for women to understand the root of their own hair loss before undertaking a prevention plan. Hair loss could be caused by:

• Childbirth
• Birth control pills
• Iron and/or protein deficiency
• Extended illness or infection
• Stress
• Underlying medical condition
• Menopause

Ways to Prevent Hair Loss in Women

For women in menopause, the deeper reasons for their hair loss are the hormonal changes their bodies are undergoing and there are a few ways women can choose from to prevent further hair loss.

Lifestyle Changes
The most basic and least invasive way to prevent hair loss is to incorporate a few helpful lifestyle changes. These changes include:

Maintaining a Balanced Diet
Ensuring that the body is receiving proper nutrition is key for hair loss prevention. Inadequate amounts of vitamins A, B, or C as well as iron and protein all contribute to hair loss in women. Women trying to prevent hair loss should ensure that they are receiving all these essential nutrients.

General Well-Being
Women who exercise regularly and avoid excess caffeine or alcohol are also helping their bodies prevent hair loss. Also, excessive pulling or twisting of hair, either from harsh styling techniques or from mindless habits, can contribute to hair loss.

Alternative Medicines
In conjunction with a few lifestyle changes, alternative medicine treatments offer women a powerful ally in preventing hair loss.

Phytoestrogenic Herbs
These herbs can help women combat hair loss by increasing estrogen levels in the body. Since low estrogen levels are one of the major causes of hair loss in menopause, introducing new estrogen into the body is a logical step to take toward preventing hair loss.

Unfortunately, phytoestrogenic herbs are believed to cause a higher risk of developing blood clots, heart disease, and cancer.

Non-Estrogenic Herbs
Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs, such as maca root, do not introduce high levels of estrogen into the body, but rather stimulate a woman's body to produce estrogen naturally, thereby helping prevent the hair loss caused by hormone imbalances. This proves to be an effective and safe method of prevention.

Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug treatments for menopause, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), have been shown to prevent hair loss in women as well. These treatments, however, have been proven to increase the risk of heart disease, blood clots, and cancer in women who use them. Just like phytoestrogenic herbs, HRT releases high levels of estrogen into the body which can be extremely harmful in the long-term.

Hair Loss Prevention: More Information

No preventative treatments are right for everyone. But for many women, a combination of lifestyle changes and non-estrogenic herbal supplements, are all they need to prevent hair loss and other symptoms of menopause. Click the following link to read more about hair loss treatments.

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