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Will my hair grow back after using a certain birth control pill?

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I had been using birth control pills for 3 years, & noticed some hair loss. Over the recent 7 months, I noticed it got worse. My hair falls even when I walk. I stopped using the bcp's, and know I will have further hair loss. It's not getting better. I take iron for my anemia, and have a family history of balding in men. I have recently been taking multivitamins that include some amounts of zinc and biotin. Will my hair back or will it just grow "thicker" with what I'm taking? Will rogaine help?

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