I have been on birth control pills (Orthotricyclen Low, Loestrin FE, and now Yaz) since 2004. I’ve noticed what seems to be androgenetic alopecia on my scalp since about 2005. Since starting on Yaz a year ago, it has increased and become VERY noticable. Would it be safe to get off birth control pills altogher or would that make my thinning worse? Should I try a different pill? I started taking BC because I had severe menstrual cramps to the point of fainting and am very scared to discontinue the pill.
This is a medical issue which needs to be discussed with your doctor. I am not your doctor and can not make recommendations on medication options for you. You’ve got a prescribing physician — talk with him/her, please.
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Tell me about it! I was just like you, I was on BC for like 10 years until my gyn told me that I should get off them for at least 3 months. She prescribed me Duphastone and ibuprofen. so far, so good. my first period with BC was ok, hardly no cramps. I’m about to get my 2nd period so I’m scared, hopefully it won’t be that bad.