alternative method to birth control for extra estrogen

[Chelsatx13]

I took birth control for about 8 years.  I decided to stop, just for the hell of it (I originally went on birth control to get my period back because it had stopped once I went to college and played soccer in college and was exercising more than I ever had)  So after I stopped, about 3 months after, my hair had started falling out at crazy amounts.  I would say I lost like 40% of my hair.  All hormone levels were normal, thyroid normal, etc.  So the gyno thinks it was bc I stopped the BC, and I agree bc I hadn't done anything different in those 3 months, no added stress, etc.  So, I went back on BC and the hair stopped falling out.  And I have been for the last 3 years, but I am thinking future and I would like to have kids eventually and well I know this isn't very likely while im on BC, but at the same time I don't want a repeat of the hair thing, so my question is; are there any known medications out there that could act as an alternative to birth control when used to treat hair loss?  And I am not referring to rogaine or propecia or anything like that.  A pill that mimics what the estrogen in the Yasmin does to prevent my hair from falling out?

[Chelsatx13]

Thank you!

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there,
Oral contraceptives and birth control pills contain estrogen. There may be an initial increase in hair growth or reduction in hair loss experienced by few women when they start taking birth control pills or estrogen replacement pills. Since you have been taking it continuously estrogen levels will stabilize and the natural hair growth cycle might be restored. Long term use of hormonal contraceptives should be discouraged. You may try discontinuing the pill when you are trying to get pregnant. Give your hair extra nourishment and take a balanced diet. Avoid stress. For more details it is suggested to consult a dermatologist. I sincerely hope it helps.
Best wishes and regards!