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 body is regulated by hormones in many ways, including control of everything from your body temperature to your monthly cycles. If these hormone levels become unbalanced, hair loss can take place. For example, if estrogen and testosterone get out of sync, the hair can start to thin or even fall out. Fluctuations in hormone levels are the reason why women notice hair loss during events such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Oftentimes if this is the reason for hair loss, a doctor can determine which hormones are responsible for the hair loss and correct the problem. In particular, hormone replacement therapy is sometimes used during menopause, and women who have this treatment generally notice an immediate increase in their hair thickness.

Obviously if you are pregnant, you can't take hormones or medication to regulate your hormones, but you can comfort yourself in the fact that a few months after you deliver you system should be back to normal and as a result, you hair will return to normal as well. Teens that find puberty wreaks havoc with their hair often find that going on a low dose birth control pill helps their body to regulate the production and use of hormones. This option should always be discussed with a doctor who will help a teen decide if taking birth control is the right choice.

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.

Contact your physician right away if your hair begins to fall out after you have just started taking a new medicine. It is quite likely that he can give you a prescription for another medicine. Losing hair is not a frequent side effect of medicines but it can occur sometimes.