Hair Loss Tip: Adjust Your Birth Control Pills

Contraceptive Pills

It is not just stress that can have a detrimental effect on our hair, we now know The Pill can thin hair too.  Several widely prescribed contraceptive pills, for example Logynon, Microgynon, Ovranette and Loestrin, all contain the highest levels of two particular male hormone derivatives, or progestins, that are linked with hair thinning – caused by the hair follicles getting smaller (and each hair growing thinner) rather than hair actually falling out.

This thinning only affects women sensitive to hormonal change, but that accounts for 40% of women. The Pill is made up of both female and male hormones, ‘but look out for those containing levonorgestel and norethisterone, the two male hormone progestins that are the main culprits, they’re the most prescribed. If you feel that your hair is thinning, your doctor should be happy to change your prescription; ask for a Pill that has a low or no ‘androgenic’ action, like drospirenone found in Yasmin, norgestimate found in Cilest and desogestral found in Marvelon.  Dianette, which works as an oral contraceptive, contains cyproterone acetate, and this can be helpful in treating thinning hair, along with acne and facial hair growth.

Hair Los Prevention Tip: Have your iron levels checked

Low Iron May Cause Hair Loss

One of the most important factors in preventing hair loss is adequate iron storage, which is called Ferritin. This helps to maximise hair growth, low levels will cause hair shedding. It may also be necessary to buy a vitamin B12 supplement and/or iron, but iron should be taken only if necessary after a blood test from your doctor.  It is surprising how many young women have low iron deficiencies. It is estimated that up to 26% of menstruating women are iron deficient. Women of childbearing age and adolescent girls need to regularly replace the iron that is eliminated through monthly blood loss.

The signs and symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Pale skin
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Thinning hair and brittle nails
• Shortness of breath
• Cold hands and feet

One supplement that comes highly recommended is:

Floradix

Floradix is a liquid iron supplement that is specially formulated for easy absorption and assimilation. Over 98% of the iron is available for quick potential absorption. The daily use of Floradix® helps normalize low iron levels to boost energy, vitality and optimal health.

Benefits

• A safe low dose organic liquid iron supplement
• Contains highly soluble iron gluconate as well as whole food concentrates and co-factor vitamins B and C
• Free of alcohol, artificial additives and preservatives
• Lactose and GMO free
• Suitable for vegetarians
• Packaged in environmentally friendly glass bottles
• Floradix is the best-selling natural liquid iron supplement in North America
• Used by women worldwide for more than 60 years

 

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~Cet119

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Enchantop Hair Topper Review

I started losing my hair a few years ago due to female pattern hair loss. It was devastating and really affected my self esteem. It wasn’t until I purchased this hair extensions topper that things began to change for me. It was very easy to apply and surprisingly stays in tact in my baby fine hair. I get more compliments now than I have in years. The Enchantop gave me my confidence back.

~JS995

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“This product has really changed my life.”

My hair started thinning a year and a half ago. At first I didn’t notice it but it quickly became more noticeable as the years went by. I started to feel really self-conscious. My friend recommended the Enchantop Hair Topper so I decided to purchase one. It has truly changed my life. I wear it everyday and no one even knows I have it on. If you are suffering from hair loss and you are nervous about trying this product don’t be. It’ll be one of the best purchases you’ve ever made.
~Kelly43O

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