Stopped Diane 35 (Cyproterone) After 10 Years — Now I’m Losing Hair!

Hi Dr
My hair started shedding very badly 4 weeks ago. I shed 200-300 visible strands after a shower, and 5-6 strands every time I run my fingers gently through my hair. My scalp has also become very oily and scalp pimples have formed.

The only change that has happened to my lifestyle in the last two months was the discontinuation of Diane 35 (after 10 years) just 2 weeks before I noticed the shedding. I have done all the necessary blood work two weeks ago. I am perfectly healthy, with the exception of a low LSH and low ferritin (at 27). I do not have a stressful lifestyle. Do you think the sudden massive shedding was triggered by the discontinuation of Diane 35? If yes, in your experience, how long will this last and will my hair grow back?

Big thanks in advance. Your advice will be very much appreciated.

Cheers!

I am not an expert on hormone manipulation, but by stopping the Diane 35 (cyproterone) you obviously have made a change and your scalp hair has been impacted in some way by the withdrawal of the birth control pills. The blood work needs to be presented to your gynecologist with the questions you asked. Hair transplant surgeons do not have the patient population with women taking hormonal therapy or birth control pills.