Ruchika Sharma Ruchika Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can too much progesterone cause hair loss?

I'm on a hormonal treatment for fertility, which involves progesterone. I've noticed a significant increase in hair fall since starting this. Can too much progesterone be causing my hair loss?

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Sneha Deshpande Sneha Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Hormonal imbalances can absolutely cause hair thinning, and progesterone fluctuations are a major trigger. If you are busy, just schedule an online consult with a gynecologist to check your dosage instead of trying random hair oils.

Vidya Kulkarni Vidya Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, hormonal changes really mess with our hair. When my progesterone levels were fluctuating during my treatment, my hair was falling out in bunches. It got better once my doctor adjusted the dosage, so please don't take tension.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I can only share what happened to me. I was put on progesterone therapy for PCOS, and after a few weeks, I noticed significant hair shedding. My doctor explained it was temporary shed due to hormonal shifts, and it did slow down after two months.

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Amrita Gill Amrita Gill Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Hormones are highly interconnected, and as a diabetic, I know how easily stress and medication can trigger hair loss. It is very important to get a complete endocrine panel done instead of guessing if it is just progesterone.

Savitri Iyer Savitri Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, my dear, synthetic progestins in birth control can sometimes have high androgenic activity, which can lead to hair loss. Speak to your doctor about switching to a hair-friendly alternative if this is bothering you too much.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, hormones can seriously trigger hair fall, na! Some high-dose progesterone pills have a tendency to mimic male hormones, which causes thinning. Better to talk to your gynaecologist and check if you can change the brand.

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