Yaz made my hair fall out. is it likely that ortho tri cyclin lo or other strong anti-androgen birth control pills will do the same? i have hormonal acne, but just recovered from telogen effluvium. i don't want to lose my hair again.

You have it backward: Androgens cause androgenetic alopecia, not telogen effluvium. Antiandrogen or 5-alpha reductase inhibitor is used to remedy androgenetic alopecia. You need to see a dermatologist and define your problem. There are no "strong" antiandrogen birth control pills. Yaz is weak antiandrogen and orthotricyclen is neutral. You may benefit from spironolactone or dutasteride or both, with or without an OC.

Dr Lin agreed

Side effect: Yes, if you take an androgen antagonist, the possible outcome is hair loss. Although there are topical treatments like Minoxidil out there, the response is not usually satisfactory

Dr Seibert agreed