Use of Cyproterone Acetate, Finasteride, and Spironolactone to Treat Idiopathic Hirsutism

    April 2003 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”
    Franco Lumachi, R Rondinone
    Studysummary This study found that while cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and spironolactone had similar short-term effects in treating idiopathic hirsutism, spironolactone provided more lasting benefits one year after treatment.
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    Research cited in this study 10

    1. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1999
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