I'm a 55 year old female that has been diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Currently using spiro 150mg daily and 5% rogaine. Hair loss is "normal". Due to menopause issues, family GP is suggesting Vagifem, however side effect is hair loss. Question; because of existing androgenic alopecia, could hair loss be significant? If so, would hair grow back if I stopped using Vagifem? What is your experience treating women with androgenic alopecia using Vagifem? Thank you,
Answer: Treating androgenic alopecia Hello,Women are currently not FDA approved for the use of the ARTAS. However, our use of the ARTAS does suggest that women who are experiencing androgenic alopecia may be good candidates. As always, women should have a thorough workup including the following:
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Answer: Treating androgenic alopecia Hello,Women are currently not FDA approved for the use of the ARTAS. However, our use of the ARTAS does suggest that women who are experiencing androgenic alopecia may be good candidates. As always, women should have a thorough workup including the following:
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July 14, 2015
Answer: You need a second opinion Hair transplant doctors usually don't have experience with medications used for menopause.Ask your Ob/Gyn or family GP their experience in treating women with Vagifem or other hormone replacement drugs. More specifically, ask your doctor if they noticed their patients complaining of hair loss after starting on the medication.Just because a drug has a potential side effect doesn't mean it will be a side effect you will experience.
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July 14, 2015
Answer: You need a second opinion Hair transplant doctors usually don't have experience with medications used for menopause.Ask your Ob/Gyn or family GP their experience in treating women with Vagifem or other hormone replacement drugs. More specifically, ask your doctor if they noticed their patients complaining of hair loss after starting on the medication.Just because a drug has a potential side effect doesn't mean it will be a side effect you will experience.
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July 9, 2015
Answer: Estrogen and hair loss The answer to your question is more complex than first glance. The starting or stopping of estrogen can give hair shedding. So yes, many women experience a temporary increase shedding. However, it's quite likely that the shed would occur once the vagifem is stopped rather than started. The 10 micrograms of estradiol in vagifem is usually a bit growth stimulatory for many patients. But, yes once it is stopped a shed "might" occur. It's usually mild. Estrogens are mildly helpful for post menopausal hair loss but only mildly. Other options appear superior. Speak to your dermatologist about low level laser therapy and platelet rich plasma. Depending on a patient's response to spironolactone, options for other hormone blockers can also be discussed (finasteride, dutasteride).
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July 9, 2015
Answer: Estrogen and hair loss The answer to your question is more complex than first glance. The starting or stopping of estrogen can give hair shedding. So yes, many women experience a temporary increase shedding. However, it's quite likely that the shed would occur once the vagifem is stopped rather than started. The 10 micrograms of estradiol in vagifem is usually a bit growth stimulatory for many patients. But, yes once it is stopped a shed "might" occur. It's usually mild. Estrogens are mildly helpful for post menopausal hair loss but only mildly. Other options appear superior. Speak to your dermatologist about low level laser therapy and platelet rich plasma. Depending on a patient's response to spironolactone, options for other hormone blockers can also be discussed (finasteride, dutasteride).
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July 21, 2015
Answer: Hair loss Dear LeslieAA,
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July 21, 2015
Answer: Hair loss Dear LeslieAA,
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July 8, 2015
Answer: Using vagifem for hair growth There are no scientific studies that show these products can be helpful for hair growth. You can continue using minoxidil, you can also try vitamins and low level laser, sometimes they help.
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July 8, 2015
Answer: Using vagifem for hair growth There are no scientific studies that show these products can be helpful for hair growth. You can continue using minoxidil, you can also try vitamins and low level laser, sometimes they help.
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