It may not seem like it, but thinning hair is a very common occurrence among women. In fact, nearly half of all middle aged women will experience some degree of hair loss. Menopause can cause changes in a woman's body which can cause her to shed hair in clumps. There are natural treatments which can lead to natural hair regrowth.
Androgenic Alopecia
Androgenic alopecia causes the strands to start thinning throughout a woman's head. Nearly half of all women will have this experience by their 50th birthday. Hormones are linked to this form of hair loss. Menopause causes a shift in hormonal levels.
Women have small amounts of the male hormone testosterone in their bodies. An enzyme known as alpha-5-reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, which is also known as DHT. DHT attaches itself to the hair follicles causing them to shrink. As the follicles shrink, they become non-functional. This causes the strands to fall out. New hair cannot grow in because the follicles are now unable to hold onto hair.
Genes are also a factor with this condition. If one or both of your parents had thinning hair during middle age, there is a greater chance you will also start losing some of your hair as well.
Natural Remedies for Hair Loss During Menopause
Women can use natural remedies to help reduce hair loss. Menopause does not have to cause you to permanently lose your hair.
Horsetail is a good source of silica, a natural substance which will strengthen your strands. Green tea can reduce shedding caused by androgenic alopecia, also known as female pattern baldness. The tea contains substances which prevent the enzyme alpha-5-reductase from converting testosterone into DHT. This will allow the follicles to begin functioning again which will allow the hair to grow back.
You can stimulate natural hair regrowth and reduce thinning by applying emu oil directly to your scalp.
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