Is hair loss a symptom of menopause?

I turned 48 in August. I've had noticeable hair loss for at least the last 6 months.
Wondering if this is a symptom of menopause or if I need to consult my doctor about
this.

ANSWER:
it is hard to say! it will be better if you will visit your doctor!!
 anyway as we know hair loss can be caused by many different reasons! There are many
causes of loss of hair such as stress, poor nutrition ,medications, thyroid
dysfunctions, illness, fungal infections ,hormonal problems, to mention a few.
 year ago I suffered very much from dandruff and hair loss too and I started trying
everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.
 the things that really worked for me was:
 1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the
scalp;
 2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important
in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which
gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;
 3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good
circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of
daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few
drops of ARGAN Oil or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;
 4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can
either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);
 5) also he used herbal treatment - ARGANRain anti hair loss treatments.
 Those are a good products that helps prevent hair loss and contains no harmful
chemicals and the clinically tested ingredients approved by the Europe labs. to help
re-grow your hair.! I think it is very important!
 It worked and still works for me!
 I do not know if any pharmacies carry ARGANRain but I do know that you should
purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here
http://www.arganrain.net
(ARGANRain will produce noticeable hair growth in 30 to 45 days. A consistent use of
Arganrain ™ ensures permanent results within 6 months. Further use shall maintain
optimal health of your hair.)
and here
http://www.arganrainproducts.com            

 not only my own personal experience + working as a family physician