estrogen patch and hair loss

Hi there, Each birth control method has its own advantages and disadvantages.Acne; cysts of ovaries, depression, dizziness, hair loss are more common with implanon.Evra patch contains more of estrogen compared to implanon. The major problem or disadvantage with the patch is that it can increase the risk of blood clot formation more than the conventional pill. Failure rates of evra patch are more compared to implanon.

If you are not having any hair loss from scalp then fungal infections of the hair of the beard need to be ruled out. If it is generalized hair fall covering the scalp also then you need to take a nutritious diet and consult a dermatologist if the symptoms are severe. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.

You may even want to consider a short style until at least 6 months postpartum, when estrogen levels return to normal and hair loss is minimized.

I want to say that IVF meds CAN cause hair loss for certain. My doctor confirmed it with me and said while it is not as common they can have that side effect. I should know because on Menopur, Femara and other drugs my hair has massively massively fallen out. It has been SO distressing and upsetting, beyond words. Simply horrible to have this problem on top of infertility. I don't think I can even continue this side effects are so bad.

I remember that prior to starting treatment in Sept 09, I read somewhere that being post menopause would be a negative strike against me but I still opted to NOT take estrogen. I have been in surgical menopause since 1996, I took estrogen for 10 years and then quit because of the increased chance of breast cancer after taking estrogen so many years. I finished treatment (without taking estrogen since 2006) and I achieved SVR.

The hormone loss (especially estrogen and possibly testosterone) after ovary removal can cause all kinds of health issues and make us feel like we are 90. These include depression, anxiety, loss of interest in life, blunted emotions, joint pain, loss of muscle mass, blurry vision, fragmented sleep, memory and cognition loss, aging skin and hair, the list goes on and on. The ovaries produce hormones into a woman's 80's.

Not sure if I am posting in the right place, but I was wondering if any heavy drinkers experienced hair loss ONKY on their shins/lower legs? I notice thinning there and have read that it could be a consequence of alcohol consumption. Then again I'm 42 and i imagine that testosterone loss can be the culprit. Any ideas? Much thanks.

is hair loss one of the symptoms for hiv, like i have been observing that i have a patch on my wrist where am loosing hair...its almost been 2-3 weeks that hair is not growing back rather the patch is becoming bigger, i have had a 7 week ELISA test which was negative. is there anything to worry!!

I am a female 44yrs and about a month ago my hair started falling. I have had blood tests done (all normal) invested in a hairvite and Vigro tonic for hairloss and thinning but still falling at an alarming rate. PLEASE HELP!! Anything other than corticosteriods which has many side effects such as WEIGHT GAIN!!

i get tingling too in feet and hands.....and sometimes in lip.....ihave no libido and i totally lost interest in sex.

I know that the testosterone could be the culpret with hair loss, but the suddenness of the hair loss makes me question whether it is the cause. I have an appointment in a few weeks with my GYN to discuss my October lab work. I am in my late 50's and I don't think that many women in their 50's and 60's know how much better testosterone can make you feel - energy and sense of well being. I hope that I don't have to give it up.

My sister who is dx with MS started losing her hair and she thought it was due to the meds she was taking but went to the doctor and got tested and they found she had to much testastarone in her system so they gave her some meds to level it out with the estrogen and she is doing well with no more hair loss. And she regrew the hair she lost. I hope you find out what is causing the hair loss.

Have you had any resolution to this? I've recently realized the patch exposes me to 60% more estrogen, after battling endo for 15yrs. I strongly believe my dr has overlooked this, & that it's one of the reasons I now suffer from widespread chronic symptoms. He refused to switch my b.c. - stating that my ONLY options were the 3 that keep him on my payroll: get pregnant, go back on Lupron, or full hysterectomy with add-back (none of which are cures).

Both of you are having problems with hair regrowth after treatments, if you are getting very thin and fine hair, then have it cut like what is called and Italian cut with a razor and very short that will give it strength for follicular oxygenation and take Biotin [H] a vitamin for hair regrowth. Please ask your doctors if you can take Biotin, if so then you will see it grow healthy and strong in a few months. Good luck.

m 33 and have been dreading losing my hair but the area of hair loss appears to correspond to exactly where the headgear strap goes across the crown of my head. The pattern of hair loss is actually has the shape of the strap where is falls across my head. Has anyone else experienced this or is this a known side effect of the headgear strap?

In January I noticed hair loss on my head. Now it's not only noticeable to me but others can see it, and I just noticed a few days ago that I've lost hair on my arms and legs, too. It seems my hair is growing slower. I have fine hair to begin with and didn't have much to spare on my head. I don't mind the loss of it on my arms and legs because I had plenty there! Any ideas on what causes hair loss all over your body?

I started taking a DIM supplement (Genius Estrogen Balance) a couple of weeks ago and within a little over a week of taking it, my hair started falling out. Aside from the hair loss, my results from taking the supplement were great (more energy, better mood, more mental clarity, reduction in bloating, better workouts). I continued the supplement for a couple more days after noticing, but discontinued use in hopes that my hair loss would stop.

I may need to consider the MAOI patch. My hair loss stops after I stop those medications. My hair does not fall out while taking an SSRI. It only falls out when I take an antidepressant which effects dopamine and/or norepinephrin.(sp??) I have excellent results with those medications except for the hair loss. Thank you again.

Estrogen deficiency is what occurs from loss of an ovary. And depression is common from premature estrogen deficiency. This study talks about it (copy and paste into your web browswer) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6196781/ Depression is treatable though. Your doctor could visit the idea of hormone replacement. But probably a better idea is treatment for depression that could be short term. An SSRI can be very beneficial at times like this.

You can try Rogaine. It is an over the counter topical product for hair loss. I can’t guarantee that it will re-grow the hair you have lost. However, it is beneficial in keeping the hair you have and slowing the thinning of your hair. Also, it is more effective in women than in men.

Plus when I cut my hair its all one colour, and when it starts to grow where I lost the hair from last year it shows black dots like a patch of black?

I was having usual symptoms of hypothyroidism - fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, etc. Have been on Levothyroxine for several months now and have seen improvements in all symptoms except hair loss. I'm also on Plavix (due to a TIA), which I understand can also cause hair loss. I started on it shortly before beginning to exhibit thyroid symptons. I've had breast cancer, so can't take estrogen.

are there any known medications out there that could act as an alternative to birth control when used to treat hair loss? And I am not referring to rogaine or propecia or anything like that. A pill that mimics what the estrogen in the Yasmin does to prevent my hair from falling out?

Hi Dr.Kaur, do you know if hair loss and texture returns to normal after lowering the prolactin? I am about to begin taking Cabergoline.

I can tell you though it grew back fast and healthy and took to the hair color right away again BUT was a bit different than before. If you are going to color for the first time after treatment make sure you do a little test patch first........Just in case it's like mine was (cause with the same formula it turned more orange that blonde - then I over compensated and it turned more white than orange........) I should have tested first but just was anxious! Good luck!

I had a hysterctomy almost 3 years ago at the age of 35 for a borderline serous tumor. My oncologist put me on an estrogen replacement patch and I have been using them ever since. With all the stuff in the news lately about HRT and their new findings, I would love to know your opinion. Are these studies only on women who have gone through natural menopause or do they also include women who were put into surgical menopause at a young age?

wondering if it has to do with the hormone patch??? I am eating well and losing weight (on purpose) so I dont know what is wrong..tomorrow I am seeing my primary MD..Just thought if anyone has any idea...please share..

I have a friend who lost her eyebrows and eyelashes along with her hair. My eyebrows got bushy and my eyelashes were camel lashes, and my hair fell out for 15 weeks after eot. I'm just seeing the regrowth now and I just had my 6 month eot check up. Anything is possible with this stuff. Give it time, I don't believe it is entirely over at 6 months because I have a few nagging sides still hanging around. Nothing earth shattering but annoying all the same.

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