1998
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-42301998000200005
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Abstract: SUMMARY -OBJECTIVE.To investigate the ovarian activity before and after gonadal suppression with GnRH-analog in patients with PCO, hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinism and acanthosis nigricans. Design: Controlled clinical study. Setting: Tertiary academic medical center. Patients: Six patients with clinical findings of PCO, hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans.INTERVENTIONS. Morning blood samples in the follicular phase to determine the steroid levels, glucose and insulin curve, comparing to a control group. Admini… Show more

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“…A number of studies have used different drugs and therapeutic regimens for this condition, but some severe side-effects have also been reported [8][9][10][11][12][13] . In this study, we evaluated the effects of finasteride on clinical and hormonal aspects of hirsutism, as well as the patients' satisfaction and concerns with this therapy.…”
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“…A number of studies have used different drugs and therapeutic regimens for this condition, but some severe side-effects have also been reported [8][9][10][11][12][13] . In this study, we evaluated the effects of finasteride on clinical and hormonal aspects of hirsutism, as well as the patients' satisfaction and concerns with this therapy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are some concerns about the side-effects and the cost of the treatment based on these drugs [8][9][10][11][12][13] . Despite the fact that some patients dropped out of this study, the only side-effect reported by participants was dizziness.…”
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