Regular Member cimbom Posted January 27, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hello, Not sure if you all still remember me but I posted quite frequently around this time last year. I had hair transplant surgery performed by Dr Wong in Jan 2013 and I'm getting some good growth. I think I will see final results within a few months as my hair is quite long. I was just wondering if any members on here knew about how androgenic alopecia manifests during pregnancy? Does it slow down or get worse? I'm taking Androcur which I have read is unsafe during pregnancy and I'm very worried about going off it as I have noticed increases in shedding even when I have been 1-2 weeks late in taking it. I can imagine the loss after not taking it for a year would be quite severe! I would appreciate any knowledge or tips about this. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Regular Member cimbom Posted January 28, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hello, I'm a 28 yo female and I'm currently taking Androcur to manage genetic hair loss. This is contraindicated in pregnancy. I was just wondering if any alternatives exist to this medication that would be safe to take? Also, does anyone know how existing hair loss manifests during pregnancy - would it increase or stabilize? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 28, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2014 Cim, Normally, any drug that affects androgen hormones (testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, etc) is VERY contraindicated in pregnancy. I don't believe you will be able to find a drug "similar" to Androcur that is also safe for use in pregnancy. However, this is a question only your OB/GYN can - and should - answer. Some women report increased shedding during the first trimester and an abrupt "postpartum effluvium" (postpartum shedding). However, this will likely vary between patients. Again, I think it is imperative that you discuss these issues with your physician. Good luck! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cimbom Posted January 28, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks Blake. I will definitely be speaking to my OB-GYN about it. I did ask about it briefly in the past and she said that existing hair loss seems to stabilize during pregnancy but that pregnancy-related shedding can occur in other woman. I may need to investigate this further as it seems a bit too good to be true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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