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Loestrin and hair loss?-one more question Dr Braun...
From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 May 2001 21:16:59 -0500 (CDT)
Is there another BCP that would be LESS likely to worsen my hair loss
than Loestrin?
Also, is there a chance taking Loestrin could help stop or decrease my
hair loss, or is the more likely scenario that it would make it worse?
At Fri, 18 May 2001, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
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>At Thu, 17 May 2001, Amanda wrote:
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>>I plan to go on Loestrin at the end of the month to prevent ovarian
>>cysts. My prescription says Loestrin fe 1-0.02 mg, does this mean it's
>>Loestrin 1/20?
>
>YES
>
>I am 27 and have been experiencing hair thinning over the
>>past 8-9 months, for no known cause according to doctors. I have seen
>>postings elsewhere that have said that Loestrin is not one of the "hair
>>friendly" BCPs as it is one of the most androgenic.
>
>Hair loss is not listed as one of the "common" adverse reactions.
>
>And I have read
>>that it has caused hair loss. Is it possible that taking Loestrin could
>>worsen my hair loss??
>>
>Yep it is possible.
>
>>--
>>Thanks,
>>Amanda
>>
>--
>R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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Thanks,
Amanda
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