What are the effects of taking Cyproterone?
Cyproterone is an antiandrogenic hormone preparation. It inhibits the influence of androgens which are also produced – to a slight extent- in the female organism, and also exerts a progestational and antigonadotrophic effect. Cyproterone acetate inhibits competitively the effect of androgens at androgen-dependent target organs, e.g. it shields the prostate from the effect of androgens originating from the gonads and/or the adrenal cortex. In the man, under treatment with Cyproterone, sexual drive and potency are reduced and gonadal function is inhibited. These changes are reversible following discontinuation of the therapy. In the woman, hirsuitism is reduced, but also androgen-dependent alopecia and elevated sebaceous gland function are reduced. During treatment, ovarian function is reduced.
