THE TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM WITH CYPROTERONE ACETATE (AN ANTI-ANDROGEN)

  1. C. J. Dewhurst,
  2. R. Underhill,
  3. S. Goldman,
  4. M. Mansfield

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1977.tb12537.x

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 84, Issue 2, pages 119–123, February 1977

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Dewhurst, C. J., Underhill, R., Goldman, S. and Mansfield, M. (1977), THE TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM WITH CYPROTERONE ACETATE (AN ANTI-ANDROGEN). BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 84: 119–123. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1977.tb12537.x

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  1. Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chelsea Hospital for Women Dovehouse Street, London SW3

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  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

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Summary

The rationale of anti-androgen treatment for hirsutism is explained. The results are presented of treatment with cyproterone acetate of idiopathic hirsutism or hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian disease. Ten out of 14 patients showed a good response after six months treatment. The response was dramatic in two patients.

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