AboutMelanie Vonzabuesnig Expertise Female hair loss is my main focus. Women today are very susceptible to several types of hair loss including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and androgenetic alopecia. I can answer questions about the causes and types of female hair loss. I can share information about natural holistic remedies to improve female hair loss conditions.
Experience My interest in female hair loss sprung from my own experience with extensive hair loss. Determined to grow my hair back, I diligently studied every piece of information I could find on the biology of hair growth. After successfully re-growing my hair with safe and effective natural products, I felt compelled to learn more and to share this information with other women. I am experienced in blending custom hair loss formulas. I am also experienced in writing about female hair loss issues.
Publications My hair loss information has been included in The Truth about Womens Hair Loss by Spencer Kobren, Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles, Alternative Healing by Bill Gottleib and Natural Health Magazine. I am the author of several books on hair loss.
Education/Credentials I am a certified aromatherapist specializing in formulas for scalp and hair conditions.
Question I am 39 years old and started taking Yaz three months ago. I have not been on birth control since the birth of my first child six yrs ago. I have a 4 yr old and 1 yr old. I have noticed the same type of dramatic hair loss that i experienced when i went through hormonal changes after stopping breast feeding with all three kids. My hair just went back to normal after it got very thick with the pregnancies. I am also noticing baby fine hair growing at my temples. Can this be the Yaz that is causing my hair loss? Neither parent has hair loss.
Answer Hello Courtney: Yes it is very likely that the birth control has triggered your hair loss. Hair loss from oral contraceptives is becoming much more common. Any hormonal change including changes induced by birth control can cause hair loss. Also, oral contraceptives often deplete or interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients which are necessary for healthy hair growth. Medication induced hair loss often begins 1-3 months beginning use, so the time line does indicate a strong possibility.
Starting or stopping any medication including birth control can cause hair loss. Sometimes when the medication is continued, the body adjusts and the hair growth cycle resumes normally. This does not seem to be the case with the particular birth control you're using according to most of the women who have contacted me. Please research this medication in regard to hair loss and other side effects to decide if you wish to continue.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
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