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PCOS androgenic alopecia: Will I start losing my hair again after stopping Diane-35 ? (even though I plan to continue Rogaine) ?

Sarah2040
I'm 23 y/o with 1st stage female pattern baldness, shedding 200+ hair per day. I have PCOS (though with regular periods). I started Diane35 in January'17 in the hope that it would help with my hair loss. Luckily my hair loss now has completely stopped and I am very happy. I have also been applying Rogaine 5% women foam alongside. I am planning to stop Diane35 next month as I am worried about side effects like DVT. Should I expect to lose hair again? (Even though I plan to continue Rogaine)??

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