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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU

Does anyone else here have an issue with hair loss (chunks of hair coming out when brushing, brushing hands through hair, washing and etc) and acne from endo, from being off the pill for a while and/or also after surgery? I've noticed my skin has changed so much and I've always had clear smooth skin and also my hair has been coming out in chunks and thinning out a bit now, my hair is usually thick. Just curious to see if anyone else has had this issue or is currently going through it now like i… read more

May 29, 2019
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Have you been evaluated for PCOS? Hair loss and acne are both symptoms, and it's fairly common to have that along with endo. Sounds like there may have been some type of hormonal imbalance that the birth control was correcting? This must be distressing and I hope you get answers soon!

June 3, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes! As a matter of fact I recently have had this start happening to me ;/.

May 31, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

My hair has been thinning and shedding as well. I have been trying to put my finger on why. I had no idea this could be related to the endo.

May 30, 2019

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