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I was on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for almost 6 years and experienced a lot of hair loss i believe to be caused by it. what can i do or take to reverse it?

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Check with your: Dermatologist.I imagine some reversal will happen how much may depend on your genetics.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I was on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) for almost 6 years and experienced a lot of hair loss i believe to be caused by it. what can i do or take to reverse it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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