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Is it normal to have problems with my hair while i am pregnant?

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Yes: Some women experience thinning of their hair or dry hair. This is usually transient and due to hormone changes of pregnancy.

Answered 1/16/2012

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Dr. Daniel Rychlik answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes : Hormones in pregnancy can have dramatic effects on hair including increasing volume or causing balding patches. Both are normal an usually resolve after pregnancy is completed.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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