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Efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate and Drospirenone Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Treatment of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate and Drospirenone Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Treatment of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

September 2023 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College”

Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.

research Hirsutism: A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis, and Therapeutic Approach

1 citations , February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health”

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

A Case of Lean Idiopathic Hirsutism Not Having Insulin Resistance Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment for Hirsutism: A Case Report

research A Case of Lean Idiopathic Hirsutism Not Having Insulin Resistance Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment for Hirsutism: A Case Report

June 2018 in “Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine”

Idiopathic hirsutism may be linked to increased skin enzyme activity, and new treatments like laser and eflornithine cream show promise.

research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy

41 citations , November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

research Pharmacotherapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Update

34 citations , January 2011 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology”

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

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community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

community medication for hair loss spironolactone

in Female 3 upvotes 2 years ago

41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

in Female 55 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

community What’s your experience with RU58841?

in Treatment 21 upvotes 2 years ago

People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hair loss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.