My midwife prescribed me the birth control pill Loestrin 24 about 8 weeks after my baby's birth. I've taken this pill consistently for about 2 months now and within the last month I started to notice that whenever I took a shower I was losing a significant amount of hair, especially when I washed it. I'm not talking gobs or hair or losing hair to the point of bald spots, but it has made my hair much, much thinner. The amount of hair loss reminds me of the first few months of my pregnancy, when I was also losing hair similarly. This makes me think there is some kind of hormonal connection. Have any other ladies on this bc experienced this? Also, if you have taken Loestrin 24, what's your overall opinion on this pill? I'm also noticing some breakthrough bleeding and other side effects that might make me consider switching pills. Any suggestions?
2007-09-12 07:24:06 · 2 answers · asked by taylrrslullabye 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hair loss is not a known effect of Loestrin; however, that does not mean it isn't an ideosyncratic reaction for you. If you lost hair during pregnancy, when your hormone levels are high, it is totally possible that the birth control hormones are giving you the same results.
I am concerned about the delay in the hair loss though. If it was related to the loestrin, it should have started within two weeks of beginning the birth control rather than just recently. It might be a good idea to see a doctor to find out if there is a medical basis for your hair loss. Maybe you have a thyroid issue...which is a common cause of hair loss in females. Please see your doctor regarding the hair loss to rule out all possible causes.
You must also consider other things:
1. are you on any other medications
2. have any of these medications been prescribed recently...shortly before the hair loss started
3. have you experienced a life change recently that has caused you extreme stress
If you can answer no to any of the above questions and your doctor visit produces no answers, then I suggest you ask your midwife to switch your birth control to another form. After all, it is worth a try to see if it ends your hair loss. If you are on any other medications, feel free to email me with their names and I can tell you if any of them cause hair loss.
Good luck!
2007-09-13 08:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-19 10:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hair loss --- IF it happens --- is usually light, temporary and directly related to the fluctuation in hormones. The only thing to do is to start the pills and if you notice considerable loss that doesn't taper off after 3 months, ask to change to a different formulation. I can tell you that I've been using LoEstrin for over 10 years and have more hair than I know what to do with.
2016-04-13 05:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you will notice hair los is not one of the side effects but that does not mean that in could have happened to you
What are the possible side effects of Loestrin 24 Fe?
• Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using Loestrin 24 Fe and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
· sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
· sudden shortness of breath or pain in the chest;
· pain, redness, swelling, or numbness in your arm or leg;
· sudden loss of vision; or
· nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
• Continue using your Loestrin 24 Fe and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
· mild headache or dizziness;
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
· breakthrough bleeding; or
· breast tenderness.
• You may notice these side effects only during the first 3 to 6 months of birth control use.
• You may have other less serious side effects such as:
· depression;
· bloating, changes in weight or appetite;
· vaginal itching or discharge;
· changes in your menstrual periods;
· problems with contact lenses;
· acne or other skin changes;
· mood swings, decreased sex drive;
· tired feeling; or
· changes in your blood sugar.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
I would discuss it with my doctor/midwife maybe its time to change the b/c or have some tests done as to why your have such a terrible hair loss (thyroid?).
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2014-12-10 04:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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