Hair falling out after miscarriage

I had a miscarriage at 9 and 1/2 weeks, followed by a D&C a few days later.  Now it's almost 3 weeks past the D&C, and my HCG is less than 5.  My hair was shedding somewhat more than usual while I was pregnant, but now it's really, really shedding.  I thought pregnancy was supposed to make hair thicker.  Has anyone else lost hair after a miscarriage?  How long did the extra shedding last?  I was on progesterone suppositories for 5 weeks during the pregnancy--so maybe that's a cause?  Thanks in advance for any comments!

[amberd5191]

I think maybe you should make an appointment and ask them to check your thyroid, its a simple blood test and takes just a few days to get the results back. Best Wishes!

[lovethebops]

I have not had any hair lose after a m/c, but I did lose a TON of hair after I gave birth. I was told it was because of the extreme changes in hormones. I am not sure if it could be from the same, but my guess would be from the same thing-change in pregnancy hormones-having them and then not. You could ask your doc too. This is what mine told me...good luck! PS-so sorry for your lose.

[Tia Lucila]

I'm very sorry for your loss.  I was thinking the same thing as the other poster about your thyroid level.  Thyroid levels can cause a miscarriage and can cause hair to fall out.  

[Nicki1433]

I agree with two of the above posters.  I have thyroid problems and have had several m/c and also episodes of my hair falling out.  You should have someone check you thyroid levels.

Good luck!

Nicki