Women's Health: Wt loss, OCP ( 30-35 mcg Estradiol if 40) with low androgenic progesterone ( drosperinone) If no response in 6 mo consider Spironolactone 50 mg bid ( androgen receptor antagonist) Finasteride ( 5 alpha reductase inhibitor)

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Wt loss, OCP ( 30-35 mcg Estradiol if < 40 y.o,)  ( 20 mcg Estradiol if > 40) with low androgenic progesterone ( drosperinone) 
If no response in 6 mo consider
Spironolactone 50 mg bid ( androgen receptor antagonist) 
Finasteride ( 5 alpha reductase inhibitor)

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Treatment of Hirsutism

Women's Health

Wt loss, OCP ( 30-35 mcg Estradiol if < 40 y.o,) ( 20 mcg Estradiol if > 40) with low androgenic progesterone ( drosperinone) If no response in 6 mo consider Spironolactone 50 mg bid ( androgen receptor antagonist) Finasteride ( 5 alpha reductase inhibitor)

Treatment of Hirsutism

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