Both men and women lose around 50 to 100 hairs each day. During pregnancy, rising estrogen levels slow down the natural cycle of hair follicle shedding. As a result, some women may lose fewer hairs while pregnant, but that’s not always the case. Hair loss during pregnancy is not uncommon, as it affects somewhere between 40 to… Read more »
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Can Birth Control Cause Hair Loss?
As with any medication, hormonal birth control pills have side effects. Although it is not extremely common, some women find that their hair thins or falls out while taking the pill, and other women may experience hair loss after they stop taking it. How The Pill Can Cause Hair Loss Birth control pills can cause… Read more »