[Jansen83]

Hello, I have been on birth control for about 9 years. I'm currently on Tri-Previfem, which is a generic of Ortho Tricyclen. I would like to go off of bc this year, however, the last time I stopped taking it, I lost A LOT of my hair. I don't want to go through that again, so I'm wondering what is the proper way to ween myself off? Thanks!

[Ashlee T.]

There's no real weening process for birth control. I was the opposite, and lost alot of hair while taking the pill. Mine started to grow back nicely when I stopped taking it. The best way to stop taking the pill is to end a cycle, and just not start the next pack. Start taking something like a super potency biotin daily and hopefully that will help the hair growth.

[Jansen83]

Thanks very much. I'll give that a try.

[Guest]

Consult with your personal physician.

[Jansen83]

Should I go ahead and start the biotin now while I'm still on the pill?

[Ashlee T.]

Might as well. It's a B vitamin.

[Guest]

Have you consulted with your physician?

[Jansen83]

I made an appointment today, but he can't see me until October 6. I'll be finished with this pack by then.