All of the following are used in management of hirsutism except.
Correct Answer: Danazol
Description: Ans. is c, i.e. DanazolManagement of Hirsutism* OCPs (best & most effective)* Medroxyprogesterone acetate (150mg/m every 3 months or 10-20mg orally daily)* Spironolactone (50-100mg B/D)* Cyproterone acetate (is a part of Diane-Diane has; 2mg cyproterone acetate and 50mg ethinyl estradiol)* Flutamide (not preferred due to its hepatotoxicity)* Finasteride* GnRH agonist* Topical eflornithine hydrochlorideNote: Danazol's side effect is hirsutism, hence it can never be used in managing hirsutism.
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