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Diagnosed with pcos. will low-ogestrel birth control make current hair loss worse since it's high androgen activity? scared to take the new pill.

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: No birth control pill causes hair loss. If you don't want to take the pill you should discuss with your doctor; he/she can answer your concerns and prescribe differently (or not.) No hair loss either way, good wishes.

Answered 2/24/2015

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