A question that is often asked is why do women experience hair loss during menopause?  Low thyroid function is a common side effect of menopausal women.  When your thyroid is functioning at a lower level hair loss will occur.  This is how menopause and hair loss are related.  Not all women experience the loss or thinning of hair however.

If you are going through menopause and hair loss is occurring, you may want to speak to your doctor about soy isoflavones.  They have estrogenic effects but don't contain any synthetic HRT.  Studies have shown that soy isoflavones have helped reduce or eliminate thinning hair in women.

Menopause and hair loss are related and should not be taken lightly.  Other symptoms related to menopause include vaginal dryness, mood swings, hot flashes, anxiety, increased levels of cholesterol, fatigue and insomnia.  If you experience any of these symptoms, please speak to your doctor to discuss your options.