Loestrin and Female Hair Loss

I’m confused about birth control – please help! I started taking Loestrin 5 weeks ago and noticed 2 weeks ago I’m losing lots of hair. I figure it’s due to the start of the birth control. So I’ve been reading up on it and find conflicting information. Can you tell me if I should stop the birth control or stay on it, hoping the hair loss will stop on it’s own (that’s what my doctor recommends). Does birth control CAUSE hair loss or does it HELP to keep it from happening? I can’t decide if I’m making it worse by continuing my birth control. Currently, I’m taking it, recovering from having a baby 9 months ago, and taking Rogaine per the advice of my doctor, to speed along hair growth. She feels it’s temporary and it will grow back. Any advice?

Birth control pills contribute to hair loss in some women. The decision to take it with that side effect, should be something between you and your doctor. Sometimes, other birth control pills may have less hair loss effects, but you need to discuss this with your doctor.