Hair loss and the pill

**Em25** · 03-31-2009 04:35 AM

Do you always experience hair loss when you go on the pill, or change to another pill or even come off it? the reason i ask is because i have been losing my hair (i dont know why) and i think i have to change my pill because it doesnt seem to be working quite so well anymore i get horrendeous sore boobs now and i never used to and other tiny little things that never used to be there and i am worried that changing pills will make me lose even more hair i am missing about 70 percent of my hair now anyway, i am so scared it will make it worse. i just wondered if anyone had an opinion on this

thank you

**Em25** · 03-31-2009 07:15 AM

Also, even if you are taking the pill or have changed brands and your hair didnt change at all could you say that so i know your hair was ok? I'm just freaking out that this is a 'normal' thing that happens to everyone now

**lovemyself1** · 04-02-2009 02:09 AM

i've been on birthcontrol for many years. are you losing hair in clumps?? its normal to lose about 100 hairs a day i read. otherwise i dont think i lose more than that. i dont know if there is a correlation between hair loss and the pill

**Em25** · 04-02-2009 08:09 AM

I always lose quite a bit any way and probably notice it more because its long and blonde but it doesnt seem to be growing back this time hense why my hair looks and feels a lot thinner now. i remember reading that hormones can cause hair loss i.e. being on the pill, changing the pill, or coming off the pill but i am bit confused why it would be happening when i have been on the same pill for 8 years

**family1** · 04-02-2009 11:00 AM

Hi. If you're losing your hair and have other little things happening to your body that you've never had before, I think it's a sign. Read your product profile that the pharmacist should have given you. What are some side effects? Losing more hair than normal is not a good sign! Did you know that the pill also decreases libido? perhaps even takes it away? Also increases rate of breast cancer by a huge percentage--can't remember how much. Google side effects of the pill. Oh, and the pill can also cause depression...

**Em25** · 04-05-2009 03:28 PM

I am just a bit confused that if it is the pill why is it suddenly happening now after 8 years of being on this pill i cant work it out.

**family1** · 04-05-2009 09:26 PM

Hyperthyroidism is also related to hair loss. It also comes with overheating, body sweats, possibly heart palpitations, etc. I'd go to the dr. to get blood work done.

**Em25** · 04-06-2009 12:27 AM

Yeah i have had my thyroid checked before, a few times in the past and the results have always come back normal. i had a blood test done on Friday to check iron levels so will hopefully get the results this week.