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The Relationship between Hair Loss and Menopause

When hair loss occurs to a menopausal woman, it not only becomes very stressful but the impact can be very devastating which can affect her physically, socially and psychologically. It may diminish her body image, thereby making way for lower self-esteem and altering her quality of life.

Some people view menopause as a disease or a health problem, but it is a natural cycle of the female lifespan which all women have to go through. Almost 50 percent of menopausal women suffer from hair loss and other symptoms including hot flushes, reduced libido, mood swings, extreme emotional outbursts, anxiety, and depression. Continue reading

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