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Can birth control cause hair loss? Posted: 10-21-06 05:43am


I have been on Lutera for a month now and my hair has been increasingly falling out. I already have thin hair, and I am afraid that it may cause me to go bald in some spots! I was originally on Tricycolin low, but It made me really sick and now that I am on Lutera and it hasn't made me sick, it is making me not what to switch to something else. Is there a way to stop my hair from falling out? Or should I just switch my birthcontrol all together?

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Birth Control Answer A1704 Posted: 10-26-06 12:15pm


One of the rare side effects of oral contraceptives could be loss OR growth of hair. You can consult a dermatologist first about the recent episode of hair loss before considering oral contraceptives to be the cause. Oral contraceptives can be used to treat hirsutism (male-like hair growth in women). DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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