Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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hair loss on arms and legs

bmason
bmason
This may sound weird, but it seems like I dont have much hair on my legs or arms anymore., I still have to shave my under arms, and I get a little facial hair on my chin. I was just wondering if anyone else notice less hair on their legs or arms?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, I had the same thing happen to me also. I'm taking bio identical hormone therapy now and it seems to have reverse a bit.
hotmom1
hotmom1
I have noticed that the hair on my legs doesn't seem to grow as fast. I used to shave in the morning and get "5 o'clock shadow" Now, I can skip a day and it isn't noticeable. Hey, this is a nice perk.
thinksRAstinks
thinksRAstinks
I've noticed I don't need to shave my legs as often and the hair that comes in is lighter and finer.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow, a bonus, a menopause perk!
bmason
bmason
im glad to hear its a normal thing. I just wish I wouldnt be growing it on my chin lol.
amelah
amelah
yeah, seems to be growing where it shouldn't be & going away in places where it should be -- like my eyebrows? which are not just thinning, but growing every which way. I've never had to do anything with eyebrows before, but now I'm at a loss! And what's up with the nose hairs.

I'm a really low-maintenance gal, and I am not friends with wax or sharp metal objects (ie. tweezers). HELP!
ROZIA
ROZIA
havent had hair under my arms in years and very little on legs .kinda nice
deleted_user
deleted_user
Less shaving...I'd say it's a perk. Thank goodness there is one perk to this thing menopause! Gotta love it.
fighting4change
fighting4change
Experiences with pubic hair? A lot of mine fell out after my hyst (along with my head hair) and hasn't grown back. I'm on hormones and it's made my arms (not underarms) hairier but legs don't seem to have been affected. I also have some peach fuzz on my face - yuck!

amelah - If it's the outer part of your eyebrows that are thinning, that can be a sign of hypothyroidism. Have you had your thyroid checked?
BobSue2008
BobSue2008
I have very little hair on my legs, but my arms are the same as always. i don't have as much on my underarms though. The skin on my lower legs is much dryer than it used to be. I don't have any noticeable on my face. I am 3 years post meno and have been on hrt for a little over two years. I never have had much hair "down there" but it does seem it has thinned a little. Never had to worry about a bikini line or what not.