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I was wondering if lo loestrin fe bc has a side effect of hair loss? i'm not sure if that is the reason for mine. so i got off it. will that worsen it

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Hair loss: Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss related to hormonal changes and can be induces by changes in birth control pills. Usually the hair loss is not focused in a single location, but more spread out. It resolves on its own but can be distressing.

Answered 6/29/2016

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