October 18 2007, 1:33 pm PT | Posted in: Drugs (Cause Hair Loss) + Female Hair Loss
Hello! I have been on Yasmin for 6 months and am noticing hair thinning. I spoke to my OBGYN and she decided to put me on YAS. I am a little reluctant to start “YAS” because I know that it is the sister pill of YASMIN. My question is, is hair loss also a side effect of YAS. My physician didn’t seem like my hair loss was a big deal, however, I am freaking out when I see CLUMPS come out in the shower!!! Thanks so much!! Kinds Regards
The progestin (progesterone-like hormone) in Yasmin is very similar to spironolactones, which are used for the treatment of hair loss. Alteration in a women’s hormone levels can affect both hair growth and hair loss. Birth control pills contain estrogen and may result in a hormonal imbalance. If you are losing hair from the use of YAS, then just switch to a sister type pill (get it from your doctor). Discontinuing these hormones can also impact hair loss.
Now if this is all confusing, welcome to the club!
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I was on YAZ for a year and that was when my hair began to fall out like crazy - stay away from YAZ!! My hairdresser, my family, my husband everyone noticed and I was crying at least once a week - I had always had super thick hair before this.
I had been on Yasmine before YAZ, i’ve also been on The Patch (which was also completely EVIL for intestinal reasons) and Loestrin Fe with no hair related effects. But when I started YAZ my hair began to fall out.
Right now i’m off the pill trying to rebalance. But all the doctors recommendations online that you don’t go cold turkey make me think I might go back on Yasmine in the new year.
Good Luck to all!