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I gave birth 5 months ago. i'm exclusively breastfeeding. i am loosing more and more hair! normal? when will it stop? i'm taking prenatal vitamins
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Might be it: it is normal to lose hair after pregnancy, However, there are other medical causes. Thyroid disease can present with hair loss as an associated symptom. Check with your primary care physician, blood work and exam are in order. Congrats on the breastfeeding!
Answered 5/10/2015
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