Recent research tells us that women do suffer from decreased levels of progesterone and also experience other symptoms such as unexplained weight gain (particularly in stomach area), depression, fatigue, hair loss, memory loss, mood swings, migraines and loss of libido. A natural cream can balance estrogens without side effects.

Progesterone and estrogen are two main hormones made by women’s ovaries when they are menstruating. Smaller amounts of these hormones are also secreted by adrenal glands. It's necessary for survival of fertilized ovum, its embryo as well as fetus during gestation.

Both hormones and genes are to blame for menopause causing acute hair loss, as is aging process. Confirming causes of your loss with a competent and experienced dermatologist is first step in determining your best treatment options.

It’s possible to have temporary loss of hair caused by physical stress, emotional stress, thyroid abnormalities, medications and hormonal changes (such as androgens and estrogens during menopause) normally associated with females. Tension on hair by prolonged use of hair weaving or corn rows can also cause permanent loss.

There are autoimmune disorders such as Alopecia Areata that cause patchy loss of hair often in small circular areas in different areas of scalp. Alopecia Totalis is a total loss of hair on scalp and is considered an advanced form of Areata. Alopecia Universalis is total hair loss of entire body. People with diseases such as diabetes and lupus have also reported losing hair as a result.