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Which among drospirenone containing ocp or cyproterone acetate is more effective in lowering male hormones?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drospirinone : Drospirinone has more anti-testosterone effects than other types of progesterone. All progesterones will lower circulating testosterone. This particular Progesterone also competes with testosterone at the receptor level. This gives it a dual effect.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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