The Use of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol in Hyperandrogenic Skin Symptoms: A Review

    April 2017 in “ The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care ”
    Johannes Bitzer, Thomas Römer, Agnaldo Lopes da Silva Filho
    Studysummary This review highlights that Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinylestradiol is highly effective for treating severe acne and hirsutism in women with hyperandrogenism, and it also provides benefits for cycle control and mood improvement, according to the analysis of 78 studies.
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