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February 1994 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This study found that using anhydrous cerium(III) chloride with alkyl Grignard reagents significantly improved the addition to sterically hindered 17-ketosteroids, resulting in high yields and stereoselectivity.
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September 1979 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that spironolactone reduced testosterone production and urinary 17-ketosteroid excretion, leading to a decrease in hair growth rate and a change in hair texture in women.
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May 1976 in “PubMed” This study concluded that wedge resection in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome did not significantly affect androgen status or the biochemical features of the condition, though most regained regular menstrual cycles and some became pregnant.
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study describes a method to estimate endogenous hormone production by neutralizing an endogenous hormone with an oppositely acting hormone.
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January 1984 in “PubMed” This study concluded that cimetidine did not significantly affect hair growth in women with hirsutism, despite a notable decrease in urine 17-ketosteroids.