Many people are surprised to find that men are not the only ones to suffer from hair loss. Hair loss in women is more common than you think, but because there is a stigma attached to a woman losing her hair, it is not something you often hear about. Hair loss in women occurs for several reasons including, issues with hormones, stress, and medication.

A woman's hormone level controls many aspects of what happens in a woman's body: her insulin level, her body temperature, and her monthly cycle. One negative result of these out-of-control hormones is hair thinning or hair loss. Caused by an imbalance in estrogen and testosterone that occurs during menopause, pregnancy, post pregnancy or even puberty, many women may find they lose more hair when they see it collect in the shower drain. A way to reduce her hair loss is for women to visit their doctors; he or she may offer a prescription for hormone replacement therapy to help these menopausal women see a difference in their hair thinning or hair loss.

Of course, pregnant women would not be able to take hormone regulating medication. However, rest assured that within a few month after your baby arrives, your system will recover and return to normal. Your hair will similarly return to its normal state. For teenagers experiencing impact from hormones on their hair, the solution is often as simple as going on a low dose birth control pill to help the body balance its hormones properly. A doctor should be involved to advise the patient in making any decisions related to hormone adjustment.

High stress is a common cause of hair loss among women. When this is the case, the hair loss can often be stopped by lowering one's stress levels. There are many things you can try in order to decrease your stress. Some people find that just having someone to talk to can be of great help. Exercise is an excellent way to get yourself moving and get your mind off your stressors. If your stress is being increased by factors such as where you live or work, you may even want to consider more drastic lifestyle changes in order to bring your stress levels under control.

Sometimes medications can cause excessive hair loss. This is a serious cause of concern. Though it is not a very common side effect certain drugs may react and cause thinning of hair. Immediately consulting a doctor and changing the medication can help prevent future problems of hair loss.