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GlossaryAntiandrogenic Progestins

hormones that block male hormones' effects

Antiandrogenic progestins are a type of hormone used in some birth control pills and hormone therapies. They not only help regulate menstrual cycles and prevent pregnancy but also counteract the effects of androgens (male hormones) in the body, which can be beneficial for conditions like acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and certain types of hair loss.

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research Antiandrogenic progestins for treatment of signs of androgenisation and hormonal contraception

17 citations , January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology”

Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.

research 27593 Contraception progestin type and female pattern hair loss

August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Newer contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce female hair loss.

Differentiated Application of Oral Contraceptives Based on the Different Side Effects of Synthetic Progestins

research [Differentiated application of oral contraceptives basing on the different side effects of synthetic progestins (author's transl)].

April 1976 in “PubMed”

Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.

research Polycystic ovary syndrome and estroprogestins

October 2025 in “Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology”

Choosing the right estroprogestin is crucial for effectively managing PCOS symptoms.

What Do Users in a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Forum Think About the Treatments They Tried: Analyzing Treatment Sentiment Using Machine Learning

research What do users in a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) forum think about the treatments they tried: Analysing treatment sentiment using machine learning

April 2025 in “Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine”

PCOS forum users view lifestyle changes and supplements positively, but have mixed feelings about contraceptive pills.

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