Can birth control cause hair loss
Birth Control & Hair Loss Connection So, can birth control cause hair loss? Yes, the hormones in birth control can have an influence on how your hair grows or sheds. But not all birth control will have the same effect. It depends on the type of hormones used in the pill, and your personal sensitivity to this possible effect. (More on that later.) Birth control pills contain synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone that work by regulating your menstrual cycle and preventing pregnancy. These same hormones, and the balance, can also influence your hair's growth cycle in unexpected ways. How Hormones Affect Your Hair Your hair naturally grows in cycles—growing, resting, and shedding. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating these cycles, which is why hormonal fluctuations can trigger changes in your hair's thickness and growth patterns. Birth control pills alter your body's hormone levels, and for some women, this hormonal shift can disrupt the natural hair growt...