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  BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyVolume 92 Issue 9, Pages 983 - 985 Published Online: 23 Aug 2005 Journal compilation © 2010 RCOG Published on behalf of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Abstract | References | Full Text: PDF (Size: 185K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  Spironolactone in combination with an oral contraceptive: an alternative treatment for hirsutism Copyright RCOG 1985 BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ABSTRACTSummary. The clinical efficacy of a combination of spironolactone and an oral contraceptive pill (Conova 30) was assessed in 23 patients presenting with hirsutism of whom 20 completed 6 months of treatment. Of the 20 patients, 16 showed improvement on objective (Ferriman & Gallwey hair score) and subjective assessment. Serum levels of androgens (testosterone, androstenedione and 17-hydroxy progesterone) were suppressed and sex hormone binding globulins were elevated. Nausea was the only significant side effect. Received 8 June 1984Accepted 20 February 1985 | 
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