2nd October 2006
Fairest44,
I had a horrible experience with Estrostep FE a few years back. It's a triphasic pill - different hormone levels each week. I've always had thick hair so I didn't notice any thinning right away. But, after two years on it, my hair was quite thin. Then I stopped taking it and the shed slowed way down. I've done some research since then and have read that birth control pills deplete zinc (along with many other vitamins and minerals). A zinc deficiency can cause hair loss. So, maybe take extra zinc with your next pill. Also, ask for a pill that's low in androgens. Androgens are male hormones that cause hair loss in some people.
I had a horrible experience with Estrostep FE a few years back. It's a triphasic pill - different hormone levels each week. I've always had thick hair so I didn't notice any thinning right away. But, after two years on it, my hair was quite thin. Then I stopped taking it and the shed slowed way down. I've done some research since then and have read that birth control pills deplete zinc (along with many other vitamins and minerals). A zinc deficiency can cause hair loss. So, maybe take extra zinc with your next pill. Also, ask for a pill that's low in androgens. Androgens are male hormones that cause hair loss in some people.