Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives

January 2014 in “ Side effects of drugs annual ”

Marta Millán, Santos Castañeda

diethylstilboestrol synthetic estrogen hormonal contraceptives estrogens aromatase inhibitors drospirenone progesterone antagonists testosterone supplementation antiandrogens androgenic alopecia DES birth control pills testosterone therapy hair loss

Studysummary Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.

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