Has anyone ever experienced hair loss related to birth control pills? How long did it last?

My hair recently began falling out quite a bit, which I think may be related to changing my birth control pills. I had my thyroid tested and it was on the low end of normal. Any advice or other experiences?Has anyone ever experienced hair loss related to birth control pills? How long did it last?
Any hormonal change could cause hair loss. That includes starting, stopping or changing birth control pill. A low thyroid could also cause hair loss. Sometimes with thyroid related hair loss the outer third of the eyebrow may also be missing. Certain thyroid medications can cause hair loss so make sure you check side effects if your doctor prescribes medication.



There are also many other possible causes of the type of hair loss you are experiencing. But because it coincided with the change in birth control, it sounds likely.



This type of hair loss is not permanent. Once the cause is identified and addressed, hair growth will usually resume normally again.



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Has anyone ever experienced hair loss related to birth control pills? How long did it last?
I'm not at all surprised. The list of side effects to the pill is HUGE.



Head/Brain

Cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding into the cranial cavity)



Cerebral thrombosis (blood clot that drains blood from the brain)



Melasma, which may persist (skin discoloration; usually dark, irregular patches)



Migraine



Headache



Dizziness



Loss of scalp hair



Acne

Eyes

Retinal thrombosis (blockage of the central retinal vein that carries blood away from the eye)



Change in corneal curvature (steepening of the cornea)



Intolerance to contact lenses



Cataracts

Heart/Blood

Thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis with or without embolism (blood clots in the veins)



Hypertension (high blood pressure)



Mesenteric thrombosis (blood clot in the major veins that drain blood from the intestine)



Hemorrhagic eruption (bleeding eruption)



Arterial thromboembolism (blood clots in the heart)



Pulmonary embolism (arterial blockage, usually from a blood clot, that cuts off one lung's blood supply)



Myocardial infarction (heart attack)



Budd-Chiari Syndrome (closing of the veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart)



Hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure and low platelet count in the blood)

Mental

Mental depression



Nervousness

Whole Body

Changes in libido (usually decreased libido)



Edema (increased fluid and subsequent pressure within an organ)



Change in weight (increase or decrease)



Rash (allergic reaction)



Pre-menstrual syndrome



Hirsutism (excessive hair growth in places where hair normally is minimal or absent)



Erythema multiforme (allergic reaction)



Erythema nodosum (skin inflammation)



Porphyria (disease that can manifest itself as anything from acute mania, including hallucinations, to constipation and skin rashes)



Bone loss



Cancer (breast, uterine and vaginal)

Stomach/Intestines

Gallbladder disease (bile duct stones)



Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors



Nausea



Vomiting



Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)



Cholestatic jaundice (jaundice caused by thickened bile)



Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates



Changes in appetite



Impaired renal function (impaired kidney function)



Colitis (digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the colon)



Hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure and low platelet count in the blood)

Pregnancy



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I would say not to use chemicals on your hair. Why don't you go for some home remedies. Egg whites,lemon juice, oil massages, reducing stress and diet changes can

reduce hair fall and make it healthier.. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home

remedies for hair loss at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/hairfall.htm


Stress and poor diet can cause hair loss.