Precautions for the use of medications in Hirsutism

1. Precautions before medication

Ovarian, adrenal, and pituitary tumors and drug-induced hirsutism in women should be excluded prior to treatment to ensure the targeting and safety of drug therapy. Hirsutism can be associated with a variety of diseases and medications, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal tumors, drugs such as phenytoin, etc., so the cause and drug history of the patient should be fully understood before using drug therapy.

2. Medication details

For hirsutism caused by different causes, the choice of medication is also different. Oral contraceptives containing estrogen-progestin are a common option for ovarian-derived androgen-overtaking, but they may be associated with side effects such as edema and weight gain.

3. Long-term medication

Long-term use of certain medications may cause other health problems, such as osteoporosis caused by long-term use of glucocorticoids, so they should be used under the guidance of a medical professional and monitored regularly for side effects.

4. Discontinuation and change of dressing

During treatment, if the condition improves or if the medication has serious side effects, the doctor may recommend that the patient stop or change the medication. Patients should follow the doctor's guidance to stop or change the drug and pay attention to the changes in the condition after stopping the drug.