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Can Taking Birth Control Levonorgestrel Lead To Oily Hair?

Hi there, I have been on the birth control Levonorgestrel for about 3 months now. I have had no major issues until now. Last week I missed a pill and took two the following day. The day after that, I took my pill earlier than usual because I wanted to change the time I was taking them. So, I effectively took 3 pills in 24 hrs. Two days later I washed my hair and noticed that the top of my head was extremely oily when it dried. The oil does not wash out with shampoo and I am wondering if this has happened due to the large dose of hormones I ingested in that 24 hr period? And if so, how do I rebalance my hormones and get rid of the oil? Thanking you.
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levonorgestrol wont cause oily hair..side effects r breast tenderness...headache..stomach pain..nausea..vomiting...change in menstrual flow...u rewash ur hair...no need to worry..
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Can Taking Birth Control Levonorgestrel Lead To Oily Hair?

levonorgestrol wont cause oily hair..side effects r breast tenderness...headache..stomach pain..nausea..vomiting...change in menstrual flow...u rewash ur hair...no need to worry..