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Could you take a testosterone blocker without taking something like estrogen at the same time?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

You should not : In women with hair loss you should be on the pill (BCP) to prevent pregnancy. That goes for all anti-androgens.

Answered 10/10/2016

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