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I have been takn ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo for 4.5mos. i have had severe hair breakage/clumps for 3ish months. is there any connection? can it weaken hair?
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Hair breakage: Progesterone present in birth control pills cause hair loss in women. However, ortho tri cyclin contains the progestrin drospirenone and has lower anti androgenic effect and its effect is less than other birth control tablets.
Answered 6/30/2014
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