20 citations
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
17 citations
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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.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” New drugs face challenges due to limited evidence, and safety updates are advised for some existing medications.
15 citations
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April 2008 in “Steroids” The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Leuprolide may better manage cholesterol and blood pressure in PCOS than spironolactone.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The compound improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
22 citations
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
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July 2020 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
Letrozole combined with Cabergoline improves ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS and high prolactin levels compared to Letrozole alone.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Drugs” Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate is a safe and effective birth control pill that also helps regulate menstrual cycles, reduces period pain, and treats certain skin and hair conditions.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Cancer research” Enobosarm may effectively treat androgen receptor-positive breast cancer with fewer side effects.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oral contraceptives with cyproterone acetate improved quality of life for women with PCOS more than those with levonorgestrel.
2 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Topical calcitriol may reduce hair loss from chemotherapy at higher doses.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
1 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Weekly bicalutamide is safe and effective, with 50 mg/week recommended.
January 2011 in “Practical medicine” Both finasteride and drospirenone treatments improved symptoms and increased pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
31 citations
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January 2008 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Both birth control pills improved hormone levels and skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism, but the one with drospirenone was more effective.
11 citations
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October 1986 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The contraceptive reduced hair growth and altered hormone levels in hirsute women.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oral contraceptives with CPA improve overall quality of life for women with PCOS.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” The combination therapy effectively treats infertility in PCOS without major side effects.
5 citations
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July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.
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December 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology” The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “Cancers” Epirubicin and cyclophosphamide cause more anemia and side effects than docetaxel and cyclophosphamide, but both are equally effective.
12 citations
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August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.
October 2025 in “Electronic Theses and Dissertations Repository (University of Pisa)” Baricitinib effectively treated alopecia areata in 73% of patients, with minor metabolic changes and significant changes in inflammatory markers.
January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Baicalin nanocapsules greatly enhance its anticancer effects on breast cancer cells.
Different medications improved various PCOS symptoms and quality of life in Pakistani women, but did not significantly help with excessive hair growth.