Antiandrogen treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome

Authors
Rittmaster, RS
Citation
Rs. Rittmaster, Antiandrogen treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, END METAB C, 28(2), 1999, pp. 409
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology, Metabolism & Nutrition","Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898529 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(199906)28:2<409:ATOPOS>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Hyperandrogenism in PCOS is best treated by a combination of ovarian suppre ssion and antiandrogens. This article discusses the use of antiandrogens in the medical treatment of PCOS, including spironolactone, cyproterone aceta te, flutamide, and finasteride, and focuses on safe, effective, and low-cos t therapies for hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia.