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Could the midicine aldactone (spironolactone) affect progestrone levels?
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Not that I'm aware: Hi. Spironolactone (Aldactone) blocks the aldosterone and testosterone receptors, but I'm not aware of any inhibition of the Progesterone receptor.
Answered 6/30/2014
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