Does birth control pills and metformin cause hair loss? is there an any other insulin resistant med available to combat PCOD that does not have hair loss as its side effect?

Question (Posted on : 17 May 2009 )

Doctor's Response (Posted on : 18 May 2009 )

Birth control pills and metformin wont show any effect on hair fall.i advise you to take greeny leafy vegetables,zinc containing food which prevent your hair fall.

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