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    GlossaryAndrogen Receptor Antagonists (anti-androgens)

    block male hormones like testosterone from affecting tissues

    Androgen Receptor Antagonists, also known as antiandrogens, are medications that block the action of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These drugs work by binding to androgen receptors, preventing androgens from exerting their effects on tissues, and are commonly used in the treatment of conditions like prostate cancer, androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness), and certain types of acne.

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      learn Bicalutamide

      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      Management of Teenagers with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      research Management of Teenagers with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      May 2019 in “Paediatrics and child health”
      The document concludes that personalized treatment, including lifestyle changes and medication, is essential for managing PCOS in teenagers, while also addressing their psychological well-being.

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      1 citations , January 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks”
      Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
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      research Reply to Comment on: The Gabrin Sign

      November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Men with male pattern baldness may be more at risk for severe COVID-19, and anti-androgen treatments could offer protection.
      Prostate Carcinoma: What Would Be the Best to Do?

      research Prostate Carcinoma: What Would Be the Best to Do?

      January 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research”
      Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.

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