Natural health: I'm a woman and my hair has started thinning 

Megan Sheppard also gives advice on dealing with midges at this time of year

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I’m a woman in my late 40s and have noticed my hair is starting to thin near the front. I’m worried this could be the start of serious hair loss. What would you suggest?

The hair thinning you are experiencing is most likely linked with perimenopausal changes. However, it can also be a sign that your thyroid is out of balance. It is worth seeing a doctor for a comprehensive thyroid test to see whether or not this is the case.