Treatment with Antiandrogens in Gynecology

May 1977 in “ Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift/Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift ”

A. E. Schindler

TLDR Antiandrogen treatments can help with various women's health issues but often require ongoing use.

The document discussed the use of antiandrogens in gynecology, focusing on their therapeutic applications. Antiandrogens were used to treat conditions like hirsutism, acne, and androgenic alopecia in women. The study highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments in reducing symptoms associated with excess androgen levels. The research was conducted at the University Women's Clinic in Tübingen under the direction of Prof. Dr. H. A. Hirsch.

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