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    GlossaryCyproterone (Androcur)

    medication that blocks male hormones to treat various conditions

    Cyproterone, often referred to as Cyproterone acetate or Androcur, is a medication that acts as an anti-androgen. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones (androgens) in the body, which can be useful in treating conditions like severe acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and certain types of prostate cancer. It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender women.

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      research Hirsutism

      November 1993 in “PubMed”
      Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.

      research Endocrine Intervention for Transsexuals

      88 citations, September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology”
      Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.

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      in Female  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community Cypro to reverse hairloss + Fin?

      in Treatment 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone temporarily to reverse hair loss, followed by finasteride to maintain regrowth. Concerns about cyproterone's side effects, such as lowering testosterone and potential health risks, are raised, with alternatives like spironolactone suggested for androgen-related issues.