![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/the-hidden-symptom-of-the-menopause-most-women-have-no-idea-about/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/newspress-collage-22413327-1684500106425.jpg&description=THE CHANGE The 'hidden' symptom of the menopause most women have no idea about MANY of the symptoms of menopause are well documented. Hot flushes, brain fog, and weight gain are just some signs of the change millions of women go through each year. 1 Menopause can affect the way your hair grows But fewer people speak or - and are even aware of - the hair loss that comes with menopause. Losing your hair at any age can be really difficult and distressing. This is especially the case during menopause when hormonal and bodily shifts can impact your mood and confidence. One survey conducted by Newson Health found 40 per cent of women experience hair loss during the menopause. According to Harley Street trichologist, Dr Hugh Rushton, menopausal hair loss is primarily down to a change in hormones. This type of hair loss is known as androgenetic alopecia and can often resemble male-patterned baldness, which begins at the crown of the head. "Menopause, with its drastic decline in oestrogen and progesterone, inadvertently gives more 'playground' to androgens," the doctor explained Oestrogen and progesterone being predominantly female hormones, while androgens are male. "And these male hormones, if unregulated, can contribute to hair loss," he said. "It's crucial to understand that androgens are not inherently detrimental. "They're essential for various bodily functions, but the body's sensitivity to these in some people can be counterproductive for hair health, particularly during menopause," the expert added. However, the good news is hair loss caused by hormonal changes is manageable. Dr Hugh said: "Treatments such as minoxidil, a topical medication known to stimulate hair growth, can be beneficial. "In addition, anti-androgen preparations as well as certain hormone replacement therapies (HRT) can also be used to counterbalance the effects of androgens on the hair follicles." What is menopause? Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. This usually hap){kind=link}
MANY of the symptoms of menopause are well documented.
Hot flushes, brain fog, and weight gain are just some signs of the change millions of women go through each year.
But fewer people speak or – and are even aware of – the hair loss that comes with menopause.
Losing your hair at any age can be really difficult and distressing.
This is especially the case during menopause when hormonal and bodily shifts can impact your mood and confidence.