TE Hair Loss Not Related to Child Birth.

I would double-check your TSH blood tests (for thyroid... assuming they tested you for that?). Your TSH should be between 1.2-2.0. Anything higher than that, and your thyroid is not functioning properly. A lot of doctors are working off of an old TSH scale that says that 0.5 - 5.0 is "normal," but it's not - so be sure to ask specifically what your TSH test number was. I went through this myself less than a year ago where my hair was falling out in clumps, among other problems (my period was never-ending and super heavy, my skin was a mess, I was gaining weight for no good reason, lethargic, depressed). My TSH was 4.9, so my doctor was trying to argue that my thyroid was normal. Anyway, switched doctors and finally got someone who knew what she was talking about. She put me on thyroid meds and I felt so much better within a few weeks. My hair stopped falling out and did grow back in.

Anyway, your thyroid can cease to function properly at any time and one of the major symptoms is hair loss, so I would check into that. Good luck, I hope you can find out what's causing this problem!

I had this earlier this year. It sucked. My dermatologist thinks it was triggered buy a severe drug reaction I had about 3 months before my hair started falling out. I lost probably 1/3 of my hair and to me was noticeably thinner. My drains are still not the same. When I washed my hair, it would come out in chunks. It lasted 8 - 12 weeks and then just stopped. It's been growing back and I have funny areas where my hair is only 4 inches long where the rest of my hair is longer.

I thought the ordeal would never end, but it did. I guess my only advice is to wait it out. If your tests results are normal sounds like it's what you are dealing with - sorry :(

When my thyroid medication is off, my hair falls out a lot.
You might be right about your birth control going generic being the cause.
I tried generic thyroid medication for awhile and it was a BIG mistake.
Generics are very iffy in the side effects they can produce.
Some work very well for some people, and not for other people.
Maybe you could try going back to your original birth control for a few months and see if it makes a difference.

how old are you? women in their mid 30's go through a hormonal change that can accompany hair loss. Is it all over your head? or just in a certain area? you may have picked up a female baldness gene from dad or mom. If its patterned then you don't have a lot of choice, if it random there are a few things you can do. I have female balding pattern in my family, however its not my issue. I started hair loss after my first kid and then as I hit 34 it got worse. The doctor doesn't feel its pattern or genetic, but rather hormonal and stress related. So they say it suppose to come back. I too have burning, sensitive, tingling scalp. Harsh shampoos or any kind of hair care product hurts me. I have found one product that is safe and effective in helping me hide, and fight the falling out. Nioxin! It doesnt grow hair back, but helps stop the falling out and re conditions and treats the scalp issues. The soap is gentle and the conditioner is awesome. There is a leave in vitamin foam you can use to help condition the scalp. It also lessens the burning and sensitivity of the scalp. Some people says it burns the first few times, but that I feel is cleaning out pores, and helping the scratched skin heal. I experienced a little burning and redness, but after 4 applications it did go away and stopped the hurting scalp. It took about a month to see results, but they did come and I am happily using the stuff for the 4 year in a row. My hair loss is minimal and the stuff helps with volume of hair. men and women can use it and it leaves a fresh minty smell. Nothing like Rogaine.