Spironolactone Therapeutic Effect in the Hyperandrogenism Syndrome

    April 1993 in “ Problemy e̊ndokrinologii ”
    D. Ye. Shilin, И И Дедов, Ye. A. Grigoryeva
    TLDR Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism like hirsutism and acne.
    The study investigated the therapeutic effects of spironolactone on patients with hyperandrogenism syndrome. The researchers, D. E. Shilin, I. I. Dedov, and E. A. Grigoryeva, found that spironolactone significantly reduced symptoms associated with hyperandrogenism, such as hirsutism and acne. The treatment was well-tolerated by the patients, and the results suggested that spironolactone could be an effective option for managing hyperandrogenism. The study provided evidence supporting the use of spironolactone in clinical practice for this condition.
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