Cyproterone acetate-ethinyl estradiol use in a 23-year-old woman with stroke.
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Cyproterone acetate/ethinyl estradiol for acne and hirsutism: time to revise prescribing policy.
Clinical manifestations of androgen excess-hirsutism, acne and alopecia-are very common and distressing symptoms in women of reproductive age. These symptoms are frequently associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, in which condition menstrual disturbances are also common. The combination of the anti-androgen cyproterone acetate (2 mg) and ethinyl estradiol (35 microg) (co-cypridiol) is of pro...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 186 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014