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Oral contraceptives can cause some women to experience hair loss. But for others — particularly those who have androgenetic alopecia — birth control pills actually may be an effective hair loss treatment.
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By Diana RodriguezMedically Reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPHReviewed: February 8, 2011Medically ReviewedMen aren&#x27;t the only ones who find more and more hair coming out on their comb or brush each day, or find thinning areas or bald patches on their scalps. Women can also experience hair loss, and struggle with finding an effective hair loss treatment to restore full, thick hair.
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By Diana RodriguezMedically Reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPHReviewed: February 8, 2011Medically ReviewedMen aren't the only ones who find more and more hair coming out on their comb or brush each day, or find thinning areas or bald patches on their scalps. Women can also experience hair loss, and struggle with finding an effective hair loss treatment to restore full, thick hair.
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A condition called androgenetic alopecia is a common cause; you may also have heard it called female pattern baldness. Women have several choices for treatment, including minoxidil (Rogaine). But the most commonly prescribed hair loss treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women is actually oral contraceptives (in combination with another medication).
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A condition called androgenetic alopecia is a common cause; you may also have heard it called female pattern baldness. Women have several choices for treatment, including minoxidil (Rogaine). But the most commonly prescribed hair loss treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women is actually oral contraceptives (in combination with another medication).
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hair Loss Hormones and Hair Loss Hormones can affect nearly every process and part of the body — including your hair. Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, contain hormones (either estrogen and progestin or just progestin). The pill prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, or the monthly release of an egg.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hair Loss Hormones and Hair Loss Hormones can affect nearly every process and part of the body — including your hair. Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, contain hormones (either estrogen and progestin or just progestin). The pill prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, or the monthly release of an egg.
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But birth control pills also reduce the level of androgens, the male hormones normally present in very small amounts in women — which are related to hair loss. Abnormally high levels of androgen hormones in the body can cause androgenetic alopecia.<br /> Birth control pills are often used in conjunction with another medication, spironolactone (Aldactone). Spironolactone is usually used to treat high blood pressure, but it also reduces androgen production — and helps to control hair loss.
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But birth control pills also reduce the level of androgens, the male hormones normally present in very small amounts in women — which are related to hair loss. Abnormally high levels of androgen hormones in the body can cause androgenetic alopecia.
Birth control pills are often used in conjunction with another medication, spironolactone (Aldactone). Spironolactone is usually used to treat high blood pressure, but it also reduces androgen production — and helps to control hair loss.
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Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills Birth control pills can protect women from unwanted pregnancy, while preventing androgenetic hair loss. But there are some possible side effects that birth control pills may cause in some women, including:Increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attackSmall increase in risk of some cancers, including breast cancerNauseaAcneSore breasts Birth control pills may not be safe for every woman. Women who are older than age 35 and who smoke are more likely to develop blood clots and the more serious side effects of birth control pills, so they may not be good candidates for this hair loss treatment.
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Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills Birth control pills can protect women from unwanted pregnancy, while preventing androgenetic hair loss. But there are some possible side effects that birth control pills may cause in some women, including:Increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attackSmall increase in risk of some cancers, including breast cancerNauseaAcneSore breasts Birth control pills may not be safe for every woman. Women who are older than age 35 and who smoke are more likely to develop blood clots and the more serious side effects of birth control pills, so they may not be good candidates for this hair loss treatment.
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In fact, some can worsen the problem and actually cause hair loss. Birth control pills with a low “androgen index” are the only ones that should be used as hair loss treatment; high-androgen-index birth control pills may contribute to hair loss. Pills with a low androgen index include:DesogenOrtho-CeptOrtho-CyclenOrtho Tri-CyclenMicronor Pills with a high androgen index that may worsen hair loss and should be avoided include:LoestrinOvralOvretteLo/OvralNordette All About Minoxidil for Women Paying for Treatment Many hair loss treatments are not covered by insurance, because they&#x27;re considered cosmetic.
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In fact, some can worsen the problem and actually cause hair loss. Birth control pills with a low “androgen index” are the only ones that should be used as hair loss treatment; high-androgen-index birth control pills may contribute to hair loss. Pills with a low androgen index include:DesogenOrtho-CeptOrtho-CyclenOrtho Tri-CyclenMicronor Pills with a high androgen index that may worsen hair loss and should be avoided include:LoestrinOvralOvretteLo/OvralNordette All About Minoxidil for Women Paying for Treatment Many hair loss treatments are not covered by insurance, because they're considered cosmetic.
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But if you are also taking birth control pills as your method of contraception, some insurance plans may cover all or a portion of the cost. You should check with your insurer to find out if your particular plan covers birth control pills, and if the reason for taking them affects your coverage.
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But if you are also taking birth control pills as your method of contraception, some insurance plans may cover all or a portion of the cost. You should check with your insurer to find out if your particular plan covers birth control pills, and if the reason for taking them affects your coverage.
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