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What is the optimal anti androgen dose of spironolactone when treating female hirsutism?

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What is the optimal daily dose of spironolactone for anti-androgen effects when treating female hirsutism?

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Endocrinology · Brigham And Womens Hospital Endocrinology
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My experience with this issue has primarily been in treating women with PCOS who have hirsutism and so these comments are limited to that condition. First, it is important to establish normal renal function and electrolytes before starting. It is also important to know if the patient is on an ACE-I ...

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