Does Depo-Provera cause hair loss?
Some women do experience hair loss, known as alopecia, after Depo-Provera injections. Scalp hairs are in a balance between a resting phase and an active growth phase, with most of the hairs in the active growth phase. During the growth phase, new hairs are always growing and replace natural hair loss. During the resting phase, the hairs stop growing and lost hairs are not replaced. The resting phase is more sensitive to hormonal changes and may delay the normal transition time back to the growth phase. Why some women experience hair loss with Depo-Provera is unclear but it is believed to be the result of a prolonged resting phase. The loss of hair is short-lived, and patterns of hair growth usually return to normal. On rare occasions, Depo-Provera may cause significant hair loss and should be discontinued. Top Who are the best candidates for intrauterine devices (IUDs)? The most important consideration when choosing an IUD is a woman’s likelihood of developing a sexually transmitted di
