Favorable Effects of Estrogens and Progestogens on General Diseases

October 1978 in “ PubMed ”

C Lauritzen, W. D. Lehmann

estrogens progesterones androgenetic alopecia acne seborrhea hirsutism

TLDR Estrogens and progesterones can help manage various health issues.

The document discussed the positive effects of estrogens and progestagens on various general diseases, including iron deficiency anemia, premenstrual syndrome, intermenstrual migraine, acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, androgenetic alopecia, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and depressive disorders. The mechanisms of action and treatment methods for these conditions were explored.

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