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Can hair loss ever stop while taking birth control?
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Yes: Bcp hormonal effects cause both an increase and a decrease in hair growth. You should experience hair loss for approx 3-4 months followed by a period of accelerated growth over 3-4 months.
Answered 8/23/2013
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