Can the contraceptive pill cause hair loss?
The contraceptive pill can cause hair loss in some women, particularly a type called frontal fibrosing alopecia when combined with certain genes. It can also lead to thinning or shedding due to hormones in the pill that act like male hormones. Hair loss may happen while taking the pill or after stopping it.
Key points:
- The pill links to frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific gene version.
- Some pills with androgen-like hormones can trigger hair thinning or shedding.
- Starting or stopping the pill suddenly may cause temporary hair fall.
- Not all pills affect hair the same way; some may even help.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.