How do spironolactone and cyproterone work?
They work to prevent the action of testosterone on the body and therefore help prevent the developments that testosterone causes and maintains. They have been used for many years in countries where access to GnRHa medicines is limited due to costs or insurance coverage.
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How do paper prescriptions work?
They take about two weeks to get to you in the post. It's a physical piece of paper that you can take to your local chemist to dispense for you.
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Why is periodic monitoring of potassium levels required with spironolactone, and how do different methods of blood collection and centrifugation affect the results?
Spironolactone can raise potassium levels, so periodic monitoring is important to ensure they remain within a safe range. There are different ways to take blood and process it, and each method comes with its own considerations for accuracy: Finger ...
What is an electronic token and how does it work?
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