- increases the oestrogen levels in the blood and this directly reduces hirsutism.
- increases the SHBG levels and this reduces the amount of free androgen; the free androgen is largely responsible for hirsutism.
- suppresses gonadotrophin (FSH and LH) from the pituitary. Reducing LH production results in lower levels of ovarian androgen production.
Hormone replacement therapy involves administration of oestrogen and there is some evidence that it may have a part to play in the management of hirsutism when the pill is not acceptable.
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Hirsutism
Alopecia
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