S3 Ep139: Hair Today- Gone Tomorrow-Part 1

For guys, middle-aged hair loss is upsetting, but not something that generally prompts a doctor’s appointment. But that is not the case for women that are suddenly seeing a lot more scalp. While not exactly a medical emergency, it qualifies as an emotional emergency. 

This is PART 1 of 2 parts on post-menopause hair loss. This episode covers  hair care strategies, vitamins, and supplements. PART 2 will include pharmaceuticals such as topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, platelet rich plasma injections, estrogen and testosterone therapy. 

Part 1:


WHY women lose hair mid-life

NON-HORMONAL  causes of hair loss
What androgenic alopecia looks like
Things to AVOID to minimize hair loss 

WHICH  of the following interventions work
Scalp massage 
Low level laser 
Hair vitamins 
Hair supplements such as Nutrafol™ 



What DR. ELLEN GENDLER has to say about vitamins and supplements



Also of interest: 
Episode 117 Top Tips for Terrific Skin & Hair with Dr. Ellen Gendler

Episode 122  Navigating Menopause Celebrity Style- Here We go Again!

 Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. 

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Books by Lauren Streicher, MD





 Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist’s guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain
 

Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat




Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever



The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy



                                     To Find a Menopause Clinician




Episode 46 Finding a Menopause Clinician Who Will Listen




Midi Health  joinmidi.com

Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi’s Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country. 

The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org




To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx

Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent. 
 


Major Medical Centers
It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors that have an interest and expertise in menopause. 

If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher: 
The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org