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Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO a low androgen/hair friendly pill?

TN_LadyOct 31, 2017
I’m currently taking Yasmin and Spiro for hair loss. I’m thinking of switching to Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO because Yasmin can cause blood clots. Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO a low androgen/hair friendly pill?

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Dr. Barry Ginsburg, MD
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