 [ Symptoms ] why do u lose body hair when u have heart disease my husband a few years ago had a stint put in and we found out he has enlarged heart here recently we noticed he loose body hair what causes this and is it normal [ Disease ] yes you do hormone replacement therapy such as using estrogen for the symptoms of menopause must be done under the supervision of a medical provider if you are experiencing the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes flushes vaginal dryness and sleeplessness then i would suggest you speak to your gynecologist or primary care provider can assess whether or not you are a candidate for hormone replacement therapy keep in mind taking estrogen carries risks such as blood clots and strokes you and your health care provider need to discuss the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy in your unique situation best wishes to you