Thread: Hair Loss after stopping BC

Get pregnant fast. Poor advice, right? But it's all I have to give to you - this same thing will probably happen after you give birth too. Hormones interrupt the natural falling-out of our hair, and when we stop taking them (or they stop being produced in high quantities, like after having a child,) all the hair that should have fallen out months ago decides it's time to go.
It will slow down/stop eventually, and in my experience other people didn't notice; it was just ME feeling insecure about having thin hair. It takes a few months, but the thickness of your hair will come back with new growth!

I experienced the opposite : tremendous hair loss while ON the pill. I would recommend paying particular attention to your vitamins and nutrients. Be sure you are getting what you need. Add Biotin to your daily vitamin regimen. Make sure you're getting good sources of vitamin E.

Thanks for your replies & advice. It's great to know I'm not the only one who is dealing with this. I increased my Biotin intake to 6000mcg per day. I am hoping that helps a little. I am also hoping the shedding doesn't last for long. I read about Vitex on another board. Is anyone familiar with it?