Intermittent low-dose finasteride is as effective as daily administration for the treatment of hirsute women

In a prospective randomized study 38 women with idiopathic hirsutism or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) received 2.5 mg of finasteride every day or every 3 days. Intermittent low-dose administration of finasteride was as effective as continuous administration in reducing hirsutism score and was acc...

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Published in:	Fertility and sterility Vol. 82; no. 3; p. 752
Main Authors:	Tartagni, Massimo, Schonauer, Matteo Maria, Cicinelli, Ettore, Petruzzelli, Filomena, De Pergola, Giovanni, De Salvia, Maria Antonietta, Loverro, Giuseppe
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-2004
Subjects:	Adult Drug Administration Schedule Enzyme Inhibitors - administration & dosage Enzyme Inhibitors - therapeutic use Female Finasteride - administration & dosage Finasteride - therapeutic use Hirsutism - drug therapy Humans Reproducibility of Results
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Summary:	In a prospective randomized study 38 women with idiopathic hirsutism or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) received 2.5 mg of finasteride every day or every 3 days. Intermittent low-dose administration of finasteride was as effective as continuous administration in reducing hirsutism score and was accompanied by a lower incidence of side effects.
ISSN:	0015-0282
DOI:	10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.02.118