Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
August 1995
in “
Fertility and Sterility
”
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Studysummary In this study, women with idiopathic hirsutism who took finasteride for 9 months experienced a significant reduction in hirsutism scores compared to those receiving a placebo, with minimal side effects. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This study from 1995 evaluated the effects of finasteride on hirsutism score, basal gonadotropin, and androgen secretion in women with idiopathic hirsutism. The study found that long-term treatment with finasteride reduced hirsutism score and androgen serum levels in patients with idiopathic hirsutism. However, there were no significant changes in estrogen, SHBG, or gonadotropin serum levels. The study suggests that finasteride may provide an acceptable medical therapy for hirsute women.
