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Will my hair grow back from menopause? I am taking estrogen.

My hair thinned out on the top of my head and crown. I have been taking estrogen form about 3 months will my hair grow back!

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Apr 9, 2016
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Apr 5, 2016
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