The Effect of Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Combination on Hyperandrogenic and Other Symptoms in PCOS

    September 2021 in “ GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS ”
    Uma Jain, Jayshree Chimrani, K. Hari Krishna
    Studysummary This study found that combined hormonal contraceptives containing ethenyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate improved acne, hirsutism, menstrual irregularity, and dysmenorrhea in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome, with most participants showing significant symptom improvement after 6 to 12 months.
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    Research cited in this study 7

    1. The Use of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol in Hyperandrogenic Skin Symptoms: A Review The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care · 2017
    2. Consensus on Women's Health Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Amsterdam ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored 3rd PCOS Consensus Workshop Group Fertility and sterility · 2011
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    7. Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission Human reproduction · 1997

    Related research 2

    1. Androstanediolglucuronide: A Parameter for Peripheral Androgen Activity Before and During Therapy with Cyproterone Acetate European journal of endocrinology · 1991
    2. An Assessment of Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Lynoestrenol (Minilyn) in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 1978