It used to be that women who were beginning to experience hair loss were told to simply “deal with it,” and were offered few answers as to the cause or even a diagnosis of an actual medical issue that could be the cause of the problem. It is estimated that nearly 40 % of all women experience some hair loss by the time they reach 40, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Fortunately, there are now a number of options and alternatives for women experiencing hair loss as well medications and procedures that lead to hair restoration for women.