Since the 60's women have been using the birth control pills for pregnancy prevention. The FDA approved the use of the birth control pill for this purpose and women found that it was better to take a pill to prevent pregnancy but they also found that it regulated periods as well as clear up acne on their faces and minimize cramping associated with menstrual periods.

The same type of hormones that the body naturally made are contained within many of the birth control pills available.These hormones, known as estrogen and progestin, play important roles in balancing out hormonal systems. Some kind of side effect is to be expect with the taking of birth control pills.

With those who take the birth control pill, several side effects can be experienced. These side effects can be mild to severe and can result in a host of problems. One of the many side effects of birth control pills is hair loss. Definitely consider this if you have a family history of female pattern baldness.

Talking with your doctor is highly recommended to find out what your options are in relation to taking birth control pills. That is because some birth control methods have less hormone levels in the actual dosages. Typically,your doctor will recommend that you start on a low dose birth control pill. Your doctor may even recommend a non hormonal birth control pill if by chance there is a genetic predisposition towards hair loss.

It is probably best to avoid the following types of birth control if you female hair loss is a genetic trait.

-Hormone injections - These are direct injections of the hormone progestin. These progestin injections will help to prevent you from ovulating completely.

-Skin patch - This patch can be worn on your body and it continually releases the hormones progestin and estrogen into the body at a low dose

-Implants - The implants contain progestin which can release a continual dose into the body to prevent you from ovulating.

Monitoring you hair loss while using birth control is important in determining when an alternative birth control is needed in order to stop the hair loss. Discuss all the alternatives with your doctor prior to starting any kind of birth control regimen. If hair loss is not genetic in your family, the birth control pill may be tolerable without the side effect of female hair loss.