Hi ,i'm 26 year old female.I was prescribed Novelon(OCP) for bleeding for prolonged duration...I took it for 6 months and lot up to 15 kg weight in the duration(i was 85 before). my periods was alright for few months then i missed my periods for 2 months and was having hair loss (I used to have long thick healthy hair).when i consulted the doc again i was diagnoised of having PCO and was prescribed Novelon again. I have fininshed 3 course (21 tab in a course).Although i lost few more kilos of weight, Im in the 4 th course from past one week and again in losing a lot of hair.can this be due to OCP.Please advice. I am getting too depressed due to this hair fall prob
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As per your case history of hairfall, my treatment advice is -
1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use.
2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hairfall, my treatment advice is - 1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.