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Is it possible for birth control to make your hair fall out?

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It is possible: The Pill suppresses ovulation by the combined actions of the hormones estrogen and progestin, or in some cases progestin alone. Women who are predisposed to hormonal-related hair loss, or who are hypersensitive to the hormonal changes taking place in their bodies, can have hair loss to varying degrees while on the Pill or, more commonly, several weeks or months after stopping the Pill. (However, t

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Women who are predisposed to hormonal-related hair loss, or who are hypersensitive to the hormonal changes taking place in their bodies, can have hair loss to varying degrees while on the Pill or, more commonly, several weeks or months after stopping the Pill. Hope this helps.

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Yes, possible: Some hormonal contraceptives have a significant potential of causing or exacerbating hair loss. These include but not limited to Norplant, (levonorgestrel) Ortho Evra, Depo-Provera and NuvaRing.

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ALOPECIA TX: RARELY: Alopecia or hair loss : You need Exam &lab work up especially Vit d/Thyroid studies /TESTOSTERONE/ b12 and folate. If they are normal start high dose Biotin zinc B12 and folic acid.. Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia may be helpful. ALSO MASON-PEARSON BOARS HAIR BRUSH .If there is no improvement consult dermatology for biopsy to rule out auto-immune ALOPECIA AERATA..

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