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Approximately one-third of menopausal women report noticeable hair loss (called “alopecia”) or change in hair growth during the change of life. This can be very unsettling!

Thinning hair or hair loss in women at this age is often due to a drop in estrogen in comparison to testosterone, which may not decrease at the same rate. The result is a net excess of testosterone, contributing to hair loss on the head and hair growth in unwanted areas.

The good news is that menopausal hair loss due to falling estrogen levels is usually temporary and improves gradually. However, other causes of hair loss, such as elevated stress hormones and many other systemic imbalances, are not so transient, so they are important to address.

Many women also complain of dry skin or changes in their skin during perimenopause or menopause. Dry skin can also be attributed to a decrease in all the reproductive hormones and in collagen production. As the hormones diminish, they are less available to stimulate the oil glands in the skin, resulting in dry skin and wrinkles. Deficiencies in essential fatty acids and nutrients in the diet can be a major cause of skin conditions as well.

Some medical conditions, including thyroid problems, can also cause hair loss or thinning hair. It is important to discuss any abrupt alopecia or skin condition with your healthcare provider to be sure there is no serious underlying medical condition. Once you have been cleared, you can then attribute it to probable fluctuating reproductive hormones, elevated stress hormones, and/or nutritional deficiencies, which are mostly within your control.

Our Personal Program is a great place to start
The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nutritional Advisors. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

Start by assessing your symptoms with our on-line Hormonal Health Profile. It’s easy, informative, and free.

To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program Works.
For further reading about your symptoms and other health topics, go to our Article Section.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-956-7083. We’re here to listen and help.

"The second time was the charm."

"When I was in my early forties, I started to experience some classic perimenopausal symptoms, such as fuzzy thinking, high emotions, and irritability. However, I did not know they were perimenopausal symptoms and apparently neither did my physician.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so these tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 and visit our web site www.completehealth institute.com go to lab tests and click on appropriate test for information.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy! All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.

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Call our office for details. 800-956-7083 OR 818-707-3126.