24 citations
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January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie”
This review discusses treatment options for hirsutism in women of childbearing age, focusing on the use of contraceptives, CPA, spironolactone, and third-line therapies, and reports no clinical results.
74 citations
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December 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”
This study found that treatment with leuprolide plus cyclic estrogen/progestin may lead to a faster and greater improvement in hirsutism compared to a standard oral contraceptive regimen.
37 citations
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February 2007 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology”
This article examines current pharmacologic treatments for PCOS focusing on symptom-specific approaches, particularly the metabolic effects of therapies, but reports no new clinical findings.
Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.