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Perimenopause hairless solution

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Sydneymum
Sydneymum

Hi Ladies

I recently posted about my hair thinning and have been taking kelp supplements as recommended by one of the ladies. 

I saw my doctor this week and she recommended zinc and silica tablets.  She said I would see results in about 2 months. 

She also recommended a thickening shampoo but suggested the supplement route first. 

Thought I would post the zinc and silica tablets for those ladies like me who are experiencing hairloss  as a symptom of perimenopause.  Btw Dr confirmed hairloss  is a symptom of perimenopause. 

Sydneymum

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  • TeresaJS
    TeresaJS Sydneymum

    Posted

    Hello Sydney Mum,

    When my periods stopped for 5-6 months I lost 70% of my hair. I then started taking natural progesterone and hair loss stopped (almost immediatly) and periods returned. I'm now on bioidentical HRT. 

    This is my experience. 

    Take care.Teresa.

    PS zinc and silica are beneficial anyway.

    • Sydneymum
      Sydneymum TeresaJS

      Posted

      Hi Teresajs

      Thank you for your comment. You must have been so shocked with hairloss. I know I am. In fairness, I have not experienced as much as you, but in last two months, I ve noticed my hair thinning (and I used to have fine hair but lots and lots of it) and every time I wash my hair, I lose a few strands and my bathroom floor is permanently littered with a hair or two of mine. I feel like my cat... moulting, but permanently!

      As my periods are still monthly, although vary greatly from 30 days apart to 25 days apart, and my night sweats and increased anxiety are still manageable, I for the moment am coping without HRT, but that door is open for me if my symptoms get worse or become unbeareable.

      Thanks for your reply.

      Sydneymum

      ps..I saw a clearly post menopausal lady at the pharmacy yesterday with the thickest natural head of hair I have ever seen and inwardly growled at the unfairness of menopause!

    • TeresaJS
      TeresaJS Sydneymum

      Posted

      Hi SM, 

      Don't be sad: it's just the hormonal imbalances you're going through. I understan perfectly what you decribe because I felt exatly like that, it seemed I was on chemoherapy!

      X Teresa.

  • italianmama
    italianmama Sydneymum

    Posted

    I would try taking FOOD GRADE DIATOMACOUS EARTH. Google it and you will find people who use it specifically for hair and ails and have incredible results!
    • Sydneymum
      Sydneymum italianmama

      Posted

      Hi Italianmama

      I love your name!

      Thank you for the tip! I did just that...seems an amazing all round health product for especially aging gals and a weight loss agent too! I did read it has silica in it which is the component for hair and nails...

      I am delighted to see its an Aussie product so will be able to get easily at health food store...which I will be visiting today!

      Thanks heaps for the tip!

      Sydneymum

  • sara17045
    sara17045 Sydneymum

    Posted

    Thanks for this advice health shop visit tomorrow for me 😉
    • Sydneymum
      Sydneymum sara17045

      Posted

      HI Sara

      See my reply above to Italianmama...check in your health store for the diatomaceous earth product, as it has so many heath benefits other than just silica which is the main vitamin you need. I reckon it will not hurt taking both...not forgetting Zinc as well.

      Btw I notice the d.earth product also helps fade age spots. YAY...I developed light melasma (like freckles) on my forehead and sides of cheeks as first symptom of perimenopause and nothing I mean nothing has helped (hydroquinone, laser...All faded initially, only to return). My own googling told me what no dermatologist did...which is that perimenopause and hormone fluctuations can cause skin discoloration (age spots) and melasma (never had it even when preganant) so Italianmama's tip has many many benefits. THANKS Italianmama!!!

      Best of luck in halting the hair loss....aghhhhh

    • Sydneymum
      Sydneymum sara17045

      Posted

      HI Sara

      My longwinded reply is being moderated apparently. Don't know why.

      Anyway, had suggested taking Italianmama's supplement as it had so many other benefits other than silica including weight loss and fading age spots.

      Good luck!

      Sydneymum

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