My Doctor Told Me To Use These — I Need an Opinion

I was on Depo Provera for 9 months (3 shots) for ovarian cyst control and as of my last shot, my hair started falling out in large quantities all over my head. Some days it sheds a lot ( more than 150 hairs), other days it’s normal hair shedding, but I now have 1/2 the hair I had 3 months ago and my scalp tingles. My regular doctor said that shedding is possible with Depo and it should stop soon when the Depo wears off. I am now on Microgestin for the ovarian cyst control and just found out that it is high in androgens, so I’m not sure if that means my hair will take longer to grow back in. I feel fine on it, other than the continued hair loss. While on Depo, I was prescribed Nizoral shampoo 2% for the control of excessive dandruff and scalp flaking, but I am wondering if I should keep using it given my hair loss? Any helpful info would be appreciated.

You should ALWAYS consult with your doctor for any medication changes. You may also benefit from seeing a good dermatologist for these problems and also explore any medical conditions (other than medication related) that may be responsible for your hair loss. Female hair loss is frustrating for doctors because there are few treatment options if the diagnosis is purely genetic.