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I think estrogen in bcps start working on our hairfall, acne, excessive hair etc.only after testosterone is completely lowered in the body.am i wrong?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Partially true: Some pills contain an antiandrogen as well.

Answered 11/11/2013

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