Finasteride Versus Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism

    August 2004 in “ International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics ”
    A. Beigi, Aya Sobhi, F. Zarrinkoub
    Studysummary This study found that both finasteride and a regimen of cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol effectively reduced hirsutism in women, with similar results despite differing hormonal effects.
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