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Virilism (Virilization) Summary

789 relevant articles (23 outcomes, 41 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Development of male secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the FEMALE. It is due to the effects of androgenic metabolites of precursors from endogenous or exogenous sources, such as ADRENAL GLANDS or therapeutic drugs.

Also Known As: Virilization; Androgenization

Key Drugs and Agents for Virilism

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Testosterone (Sustanon) : 6 outcomes 8 studies in 209 results : FDA 12 Generic
  2. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 5 outcomes in 33 results : FDA 74 Generic
  3. Androgens : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 82 results : IBA
  4. Dihydrotestosterone (Androstanolone) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 29 results : IBA
  5. Gonadotropins : 2 outcomes 1 study in 20 results : IBA
  6. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) : 1 outcome 1 study in 23 results : FDA 176 Generic
  7. Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) : 1 outcome 1 study in 18 results : FDA 2
  8. 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone (17 Hydroxyprogesterone) : 1 outcome 1 study in 17 results : IBA
  9. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) : 1 outcome 1 study in 14 results : IBA
  10. Steroid 11-beta-Hydroxylase (11 beta-Hydroxylase) : 1 outcome 1 study in 7 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Virilism

  1. Hirsutism
  2. Hyperandrogenism
  3. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  4. Cushing Syndrome
  5. Acne Vulgaris
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Key Therapies for Virilism

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  1. Orchiectomy (Orchidectomy) : 1 outcome 1 study in 17 results
  2. Adrenalectomy : 1 outcome in 6 results
  3. Ganglionectomy : 1 outcome in 1 result
  4. Castration : 3 studies in 22 results
  5. Ovariectomy (Oophorectomy) : 2 studies in 15 results
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