Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission

    April 1997 in “ Human reproduction
    Enrico Carmina, Lobo Ra
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    a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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    Studysummary This study found that both a high dose of CPA and GnRHa are effective for treating hirsutism in hyperandrogenic women, but GnRHa with add-back therapy may lead to a longer remission period.
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