Taking out Mirena IUD due to hairloss

by Starr
(Milton, ON, Canada)

I have PCOS and have had the Mirena IUD in since March 2009. I have been very sensitive to the progestin in it causing me to have extreme mood swings, depression, anxiety and hair loss. I have decided to have it removed ASAP and I have ordered Natpro as well.

Once I start the Natpro, how much should I use and will it help my hair return too? I am trying desperately to lose weight, but the only time it happens is when I"m pregnant which I can only assume is due to my higher progesterone levels.

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Nov 03, 2009

Taking out Mirena IUD due to hairloss
by: Wray

Hi Starr. I'm relieved you are having it removed, please see this web page on OC's.

The progestin is stopping all ovarian function, which means you are not making any progesterone. It's no wonder you have all those symptoms. Progesterone can help hair growth return, as it suppresses excess androgens which are one of the causes, the others are stress and insulin resistance. Progesterone is thermogenic, ie it speeds up metabolism slightly, but it sounds as if you have insulin resistance. The pill causes insulin resistance, which in turn causes us to put on weight, you might like to look at this page.

An initial dose of 200mg/day progesterone should be used, once the problem has resolved the dose can be reduced to the optimum level. And the following supplements should be taken: 2000-4000mg/day of the B vitamin inositol, this is often called the anti-alopecia vitamin. And 1000-2000mg/day of the amino acid N-acetyl cysteine. The hair, nails and skin contain about 14% cysteine, it makes the difference between whether these are healthy and strong or weak. Cysteine is also a powerful antioxidant, it protects cells internally from free radical damage and the resultant inflammation. Take care, Wray

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Hi Starr. I'm relieved you are having it removed, <a href="http://www.progesteronetherapy.com/contraceptives-research.html" target="_blank">please see this web page on OC's.</a> The progestin is stopping all ovarian function, which means you are not making any progesterone. It's no wonder you have all those symptoms. Progesterone can help hair growth return, as it suppresses excess androgens which are one of the causes, the others are stress and insulin resistance. Progesterone is thermogenic, ie it speeds up metabolism slightly, but it sounds as if you have insulin resistance. The pill causes insulin resistance, which in turn causes us to put on weight, you might like to <a href="http://www.progesteronetherapy.com/insulin-resistance.html " target="_blank">look at this page.</a> An initial dose of 200mg/day progesterone should be used, once the problem has resolved the dose can be reduced to the optimum level. And the following supplements should be taken: 2000-4000mg/day of the B vitamin inositol, this is often called the anti-alopecia vitamin. And 1000-2000mg/day of the amino acid N-acetyl cysteine. The hair, nails and skin contain about 14% cysteine, it makes the difference between whether these are healthy and strong or weak. Cysteine is also a powerful antioxidant, it protects cells internally from free radical damage and the resultant inflammation. Take care, Wray

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Jun 23, 2010

Did Increase in Dosage Help HairLoss?
by: Amanda Lynn

Dear Starr, I was wondering if after taking the 200mg of Progesterone cream your hair loss stopped? I just began the cream a few weeks ago, but it made my hair loss worse. However, my dosage is only 20mg daily per pump. 200mg would be 10 pumps per day! Please let me know if you have time. I would really appreciate it! In Christ.

Jun 25, 2010

Taking out Mirena IUD due to hairloss
by: Wray

Hi Amanda Lynn I'm not sure if Starr will see this, as from correspondence I've had with her, she's now pregnant! She was using 200mg/day and it brought her periods back. She had three normal cycles after having the Mirena removed and before falling pregnant. She made no mention about hair loss, so I imagine she wasn't having problems with it. 20mg/day won't do much for you! It will just keep you in a state of permanent oestrogen dominance. For more info on this please see our web page on Oestrogen Dominance. This is the reason you are still having hair loss. Most pregnant women find they have beautiful thick hair, because progesterone rises to over 400mg/day in the third trimester of pregnancy, which is why I suggest at least 100-200mg/day. Take care Wray