How can I stop itching and hair loss?

Hair loss is common in the menopause, you may find a combination of a hair supplement such as Hair Complex and a magnesium supplement, at least 200mg daily helpful.

Check your diet too and make sure that you are eating plenty of magnesium and calcium rich foods such as nuts and seeds, dried fruits, and dark green leafy veg and also make sure you are getting enough good quality protein - your body may need more of this during the menopause!

Itchy skin is often caused by lowering oestrogen levels. However, stress, dehydration and constipation can be contributory factors so again do look at your diet and lifestyle as well and make sure that you are drinking plenty of plain water every day - tea, coffee, fizzy drinks don't count! You could also try a fermented soya supplement such as Menopause Support, this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen so may help to reduce symptoms as well.

Some women find taking a couple of cups of nettle tea a day can help too. You may find applying Neem Cream helps to soothe the itch.

Acupuncture is known to help balance the hormones in the menopause so would be worth looking into.

Eileen Durward