Because androgen excess plays a fundamental role in symptoms and, it is likely, in pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome, attenuation of hyperandrogenism appears to be of paramount importance in the therapy of this condition. Consistently, drugs inhibiting androgen receptor binding not only are an effective tool in hirsutism treatment but also show favorable effects on body composition and metabolic features of these women.
Use of antiandrogens as therapy for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
MOGHETTI, Paolo
2006-01-01
Abstract
Because androgen excess plays a fundamental role in symptoms and, it is likely, in pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome, attenuation of hyperandrogenism appears to be of paramount importance in the therapy of this condition. Consistently, drugs inhibiting androgen receptor binding not only are an effective tool in hirsutism treatment but also show favorable effects on body composition and metabolic features of these women.
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