Antiandrogenic Progestins for Treatment of Signs of Androgenisation and Hormonal Contraception
January 2004
in “
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology
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New to Ethinylestradiol? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → ethinylestradiol antiandrogenic progestins androgenisation seborrhoea acne hirsutism alopecia contraception carbohydrate metabolism lipid metabolism menstrual cycles anaemia dysmenorrhoea pelvic inflammatory disease endometrial cancer ovarian cancer birth control hair loss skin oiliness pimples excess hair hair thinning birth control pills blood sugar fat metabolism periods low red blood cells painful periods PID uterine cancer ovary cancer
Studysummary This review discusses the use of ethinylestradiol combined with antiandrogenic progestin for treating androgenisation symptoms and improving metabolic and menstrual health in women, but it does not provide new clinical data. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The document discussed the use of ethinylestradiol combined with antiandrogenic progestins as an effective treatment for signs of androgenisation (such as seborrhoea, acne, hirsutism, and alopecia) in adolescents and women of reproductive age. These combinations were also suitable for contraception and had additional benefits, including positive effects on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, correction of menstrual cycle disturbances, and reduction in the incidence of anemia, dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.
