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A member asked:
In pcos patients do spironolactone have temporary effect on excess androgens ,and after stopping it hirsutism increases back as before?only temporary or some permanent effect?
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Not permanent : Spironolactone will reduce circulating androgens will taking it. This effect will disappear after stopping the medication.
Answered 1/23/2021
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