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August 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” An 8-year-old girl's eyebrow hair loss was linked to atomoxetine for ADHD but grew back after stopping the medication.
COCs often cause nausea, vomiting, and hair loss, while Depo-Provera is linked to weight gain.
September 2023 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College” Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.
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October 1971 in “BMJ” Stopping the pill and giving birth both caused hair loss.
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Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
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