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Could Hair Thinning Be Due To Mirena?

Hello. I noticed my hair thinning while I was having menstrual complications. I had Mirena implanted. This helped the bleeding. my iron levels went up after doc put me on supplements but noticed hair thinning more and eye lashes thinned out considerably. Perhaps causes by Mirena? Any suggestions?
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Mirena is progesterone which has side effects like hair fall and thinning. An abrupt change in hormone may cause a shift in hair cycle from growth phase(Anagen) to shedding phase (Telogen Effluvium). Secondly, progesterone has some androgenic action which in turn may cause hair thinning from the top and vertex part of the scalp akin to Androgenetic alopecia.

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Could Hair Thinning Be Due To Mirena?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Mirena is progesterone which has side effects like hair fall and thinning. An abrupt change in hormone may cause a shift in hair cycle from growth phase(Anagen) to shedding phase (Telogen Effluvium). Secondly, progesterone has some androgenic action which in turn may cause hair thinning from the top and vertex part of the scalp akin to Androgenetic alopecia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.